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 |
|---|---|
| puissant | having puissance : powerful |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |
| ignominy | deep personal humiliation and disgrace |
| engender | beget |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| dermatologist | a branch of medicine dealing with the skin, its structure, functions, and diseases |
| enervate | lacking physical, mental, or moral vigor : enervated |
| founder | one that founds or establishes |
| caucus | a closed meeting of a group of persons belonging to the same political party or faction usually to select candidates or to decide on policy |
| rank | relative standing or position |