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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| expository | of, relating to, or containing exposition |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| stereotype | to make a stereotype from |
| billow | wave |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| wastrel | vagabond |
| swindler | to obtain money or property by fraud or deceit |
| checkered | marked by alternating squares of different colors, shades, or materials |
| apex | the uppermost point : vertex |