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
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
tendto exhibit an inclination or tendency : conduce
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
quoruma select group
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
spatialrelating to, occupying, or having the character of space
providentfrugal
maverickan unbranded range animal