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
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
litheeasily bent or flexed
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table
afflictiona cause of persistent pain or distress
arrhythmiclacking rhythm or regularity
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit