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 |
|---|---|
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| swear-word | word considered offensive; Ex. ``bloody'' |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| lavish | expending or bestowing profusely : prodigal |
| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| motley | variegated in color |
| paroxysm | a fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion |
| tumult | disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion |
| stem_from | arise from; originate from |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |