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
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
illimitableincapable of being limited or bounded : measureless
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy
dowdynot neat or becoming in appearance : shabby
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
degeneratehaving declined or become less specialized (as in nature, character, structure, or function) from an ancestral or former state
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
buffeta blow especially with the hand
extortto obtain from a person by force, intimidation, or undue or illegal power : wring
salientmoving by leaps or springs : jumping