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 |
|---|---|
| glossary | a collection of textual glosses or of specialized terms with their meanings |
| claustrophobia | abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces |
| sprout | to grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout |
| residual | remainder |
| propriety | the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness |
| odium | the state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance |
| incite | to move to action : stir up : spur on : urge on |
| drip | to let fall in drops |
| goad | to incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad |
| pathetic | having a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity |