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
hydrophobiarabies
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
draconianof, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
behooveto be necessary, proper, or advantageous for
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
wrenchto move with a violent twist