GRE Word List
DERIVATION
the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
The meaning of the word derivation is the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retort | to pay or hurl back : return |
| cerebration | to use the mind : think |
| gourmand | one who is excessively fond of eating and drinking |
| congenial | pleasant |
| overture | an initiative toward agreement or action : proposal |
| resolution | the act or process of resolving: such as |
| adorn | to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects |
| grotto | cave |
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| unctuous | having, revealing, or marked by a smug, ingratiating, and false earnestness or spirituality |