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
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
forteone's strong point
bombastpretentious inflated speech or writing
plummetto fall perpendicularly
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
dripto let fall in drops
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
pummelpound
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
ponderousof very great weight