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
manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
recitala detailed account : enumeration
dulcetsweet to the taste
squalorthe quality or state of being squalid
prateto talk long and idly : chatter
brevityshortness of duration
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
expositoryof, relating to, or containing exposition