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.

Random words

WordMeaning
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
passiveacted upon by an external agency
ablutionthe washing of one's body or part of it (as in a religious rite)
meniala person doing menial work
ordainto invest (see invest
crypticsecret
dramaa composition (see composition
zephyra breeze from the west
catharticof, relating to, or producing catharsis
smotherto kill by depriving of air