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
cronea cruel or ugly old woman
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
timorousof a timid disposition : fearful
waverto vacillate irresolutely between choices : fluctuate in opinion, allegiance, or direction
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it