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
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
betrothto promise to marry
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
pietythe quality or state of being pious: such as
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
comestibleedible