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
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
triflinglacking in significance or solid worth: such as
stoutstrong of character: such as
necromancyconjuration (see conjure
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms
dyspepticindigestion
bereavedsuffering the death of a loved one
haplesshaving no luck : unfortunate
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
matriarcha woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state