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
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
inadvertentlyunintentional
jaundicedaffected with or as if with jaundice
submissivesubmitting to others
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
miscellanyseparate writings collected in one volume
battaliona considerable body of troops organized to act together : army
mortara sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
disclaimto make a disclaimer