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 |
|---|---|
| undulating | having a wavy surface, edge, or markings |
| thrifty | given to or marked by economy and good management |
| writ | something written : writing |
| filing | an act or instance of using a file |
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |
| semblance | outward and often specious appearance or show : form |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| bombast | pretentious inflated speech or writing |
| fortuitous | occurring by chance |
| toss | to throw with a quick, light, or careless motion or with a sudden jerk |