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 |
|---|---|
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| representational | one that represents: such as |
| infinitesimal | immeasurably or incalculably small |
| lap | a loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment |
| cemetery | a burial ground |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| stout | strong of character: such as |
| hide | to put out of sight : secrete |
| amplify | to expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis |