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
chastiseto censure severely : castigate
supersedeto cause to be set aside
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
untenablenot able to be defended
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
skeptican adherent or advocate of skepticism
nattytrimly neat and tidy : smart
warrantedsanction
unwontedbeing out of the ordinary : rare