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
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
ostracizeto exile by ostracism
gawka clumsy stupid person : lout
nauseouscausing nausea or disgust : nauseating
lodewaterway
vassala person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning