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
drivelnonsense
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
gambita chess opening in which a player risks one or more pawns or a minor piece to gain an advantage in position
irreparablenot reparable : irremediable
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
debarto bar from having or doing something : preclude
careento put (a ship or boat) on a beach especially in order to clean, caulk, or repair the hull
paradigmexample
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
secreteto form and give off (a secretion)