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 |
|---|---|
| halcyon | characterized by happiness, great success, and prosperity : golden |
| catechism | oral instruction |
| seasonable | suitable to the season or circumstances : timely |
| dogged | marked by stubborn determination |
| brusque | markedly short and abrupt |
| magistrate | an official entrusted with administration of the laws: such as |
| evoke | to call forth or up: such as |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
| accoutre | to provide with equipment or furnishings : outfit |
| reticent | inclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved |