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
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up
assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
arrayto dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
provenanceorigin
cerebralof or relating to the brain or the intellect
missivea written communication : letter
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid