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
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
communalof or relating to one or more communes
disputatiousinclined to dispute
blusterto talk or act with noisy swaggering threats
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
pungentsharply painful
drawto cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull