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 |
|---|---|
| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |
| mesmerize | to subject to mesmerism |
| raffle | to engage in a raffle |
| heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| phalanx | a body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files |
| injurious | inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| insinuate | to impart or suggest in an artful or indirect way : imply |