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 |
|---|---|
| slavish | of or characteristic of someone held in forced servitude |
| anomaly | something different, abnormal, peculiar, or not easily classified : something anomalous |
| humane | marked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals |
| allude | to make indirect reference |
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
| gloss | a surface luster or brightness : shine |
| doze | to sleep lightly |
| flush | to fly away suddenly |
| elaborate | planned or carried out with great care |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |