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
aquilinecurving like an eagle's beak
shamblesa meat market
marto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
urchinhedgehog
incognitowith one's identity concealed
inflateddistended with air or gas
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
urbanenotably polite or polished in manner
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade