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
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
shuffleto mix in a mass confusedly : jumble
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
savanta person of learning
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
castrateto deprive (a male animal or person) of the testes
vantagea position giving a strategic advantage, commanding perspective, or comprehensive view
quashto suppress or extinguish summarily and completely