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
outmodednot being in style
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
dinghya small boat carried on or towed behind a larger boat as a tender or a lifeboat
consanguineousof the same blood or origin
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
forgea furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy
retainto keep in possession or use
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage