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 |
|---|---|
| lull | to cause to sleep or rest : soothe |
| hermitage | the habitation of a hermit |
| purveyor | one that purveys |
| insurrection | an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government |
| deface | to mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details |
| hilarity | boisterous merriment or laughter |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| disinter | to take out of the grave or tomb |
| habituate | to make used to something : accustom |
| latitude | angular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as |