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 |
|---|---|
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| whittle | a large knife |
| reduce | to draw together or cause to converge : consolidate |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |
| eulogistic | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| prompt | to move to action : incite |
| pare | to trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of |
| quandary | a state of perplexity or doubt |
| connoisseur | expert |