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 |
|---|---|
| venturesome | inclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| lot | an object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |
| synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |
| satyr | a sylvan deity in Greek mythology having certain characteristics of a horse or goat and fond of Dionysian revelry |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| ample | generous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity |