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 |
|---|---|
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
| propulsive | tending or having power to propel |
| martial | of, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior |
| weather | the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness |
| languor | weakness or weariness of body or mind |
| forlorn | bereft |
| subsidy | a grant or gift of money: such as |
| anarchist | a person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power |
| befuddle | to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |