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
bellicosefavoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars
pluckto pull or pick off or out
flitto pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another
dumbfoundto confound (see confound
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
appositehighly pertinent or appropriate : apt
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
dissidentdisagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief
trekto make one's way arduously