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
dazzleto lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light
economythe structure or conditions of economic life in a country, area, or period
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
besiegeto surround with armed forces
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose