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
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
biennialoccurring every two years
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
frigidintensely cold
conflagrationfire
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
heedto pay attention
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler