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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| illusion | a misleading image presented to the vision : optical illusion |
| cynosure | the northern constellation Ursa Minor |
| olfactory | of or relating to the sense of smell |
| token | a piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms |
| ramp | a sloping way or plane: such as |
| invoke | to petition for help or support |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| sluggard | a habitually lazy person |
| default | failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect |