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
malignevil in nature, influence, or effect : injurious
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
rectifyto set right : remedy
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
consistencyagreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
dominaterule
gerontologythe comprehensive multidisciplinary study of aging and older adults compare geriatrics