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
exceptwith the exclusion or exception of
titlethe distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production
prevaricateto deviate from the truth : equivocate
invalidnot valid:
presentimenta feeling that something will or is about to happen : premonition
earnto receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
scrappyconsisting of scraps
moratoriuma legally authorized period of delay in the performance of a legal obligation or the payment of a debt
attentivemindful