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
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
pontificalepiscopal attire
toteman object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
hereafterafter this in sequence or in time
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
endemicbelonging or native to a particular people or country
roilto make turbid by stirring up the sediment or dregs of
narcissistan individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as
rankleto cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness