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 |
|---|---|
| fickle | marked by lack of steadfastness, constancy, or stability : given to erratic changeableness |
| uproar | a state of commotion, excitement, or violent disturbance |
| yore | time past and especially long past |
| droop | to hang or incline downward |
| sleeper | one that sleeps |
| unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| abjure | to renounce upon oath |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| staid | marked by settled sedateness and often prim self-restraint : sober |