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
umbragea feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
armadaa fleet of warships
toadyone who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
spatsquabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel
amphibianan amphibious organism
converseto exchange thoughts and opinions in speech : talk
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter