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
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
irksometending to irk : tedious
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
gruelingtrying or taxing to the point of exhaustion : punishing
purveyorone that purveys
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly
fiascoa complete failure
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
roseateresembling a rose especially in color