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).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| querulous | habitually complaining |
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
| aerie | the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop |
| rampant | rearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| enunciate | to make a definite or systematic statement of |
| vulpine | of, relating to, or resembling a fox |
| lag | one that lags or is last |