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
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
constituencya body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position)
stigmaa mark of shame or discredit : stain
liena charge upon real or personal property for the satisfaction of some debt or duty ordinarily arising by operation of law
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit