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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indignation | anger aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean |
| engross | to copy or write in a large hand |
| gargantuan | tremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| pliant | pliable |
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| perfunctory | characterized by routine or superficiality : mechanical |
| facet | any of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration) |
| ulcer | a break in skin or mucous membrane with loss of surface tissue, disintegration and necrosis of epithelial tissue, and often pus |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |