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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| smelt | any of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| apotheosis | the perfect form or example of something : quintessence |
| denomination | an act of denominating |
| derivative | a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation |
| harry | to make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault |
| legato | in a manner that is smooth and connected (as between successive tones) |
| vaunted | highly or widely praised or boasted about |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| apathy | lack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness |