GRE Word List
DERIVATION
deriving; origin or source of something; Ex. the derivation of the word
The meaning of the word derivation is deriving; origin or source of something; Ex. the derivation of the word.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| atypical | not normal; not typical |
| billowing | swelling out in waves; surging |
| centrifuge | machine that separates substances by whirling them |
| inebriate | make drunk; intoxicate; N. intoxicated person |
| parallelism | state of being parallel; similarity; analogy |
| seasonal | of a particular season; Ex. seasonal rise in employment |
| instigate | start; urge; provoke; incite; Ex. instigate a search/quarrel |
| wax | increase gradually (as the moon); grow |
| slight | insult to one's dignity; snub; V: treat as if of small importance; insult; snub; ADJ. small in size; of small importance |
| hackles | hairs on back and neck, especially of a dog; Ex. make someone's hackles rise |
