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
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication
arsenalan establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
emulateto strive to equal or excel
missivea written communication : letter
sparseof few and scattered elements
tangentialtouching lightly : incidental
punditpandit