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
migratoryof, relating to, or characterized by migration
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
ravagean act or practice of ravaging
nomadicof, relating to, or characteristic of nomads
denominationan act of denominating
denizeninhabitant
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
pineany of a genus (Pinus of the family Pinaceae, the pine family) of coniferous evergreen trees that have slender elongated needles and include some valuable timber trees and ornamentals
reprobatean unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel
alacritypromptness in response : cheerful readiness