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 |
|---|---|
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| hiatus | a break in or as if in a material object : gap |
| archives | a place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved |
| insouciant | lighthearted unconcern : nonchalance |
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| coalition | the act of coalescing : union |
| cow | the mature female of cattle (genus Bos) |
| punitive | inflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment |
| predecessor | one that precedes |