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
scabbarda sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
judiciarya system of courts of law
randoma haphazard course
gazettenewspaper
tutelaryhaving the guardianship of a person or a thing
reclineto cause or permit to incline backwards