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).

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WordMeaning
ethnologya branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures
solsticeeither of the two points on the ecliptic at which its distance from the celestial equator is greatest and which is reached by the sun each year about June 21 and December 21
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
mysticmystical
symmetrybalanced proportions
flicka light sharp jerky stroke or movement
fidelitythe quality or state of being faithful
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant