GRE Word List

PEJORATIVE

a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation

The meaning of the word pejorative is a word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation.

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WordMeaning
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
branda charred piece of wood
gentilitythe condition of belonging to the gentry
terseusing few words : devoid of superfluity
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
imprecationcurse
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
zealota zealous person