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
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison
renegeto go back on a promise or commitment
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
inveterateconfirmed in a habit : habitual
intermediarymediator
backslideto lapse morally or in the practice of religion
belittleto speak slightingly of : disparage
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity