Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s).
The press described the efforts of the government in pejorative terms
A
critical
B
contemptible
C
palpable
D
superlative
Verified Correct Answer: A.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
Pejorative means expressing disapproval, criticism, or contempt. When the press describes something in pejorative terms, it means it speaks about it negatively or critically.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11897)