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 |
|---|---|
| galley | a ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as |
| bar | a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening) |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| mercenary | one that serves merely for wages |
| hostility | deep-seated usually mutual ill will |
| minuscule | very small |
| feature | the structure, form, or appearance especially of a person |
| equanimity | evenness of mind especially under stress |
| inflated | distended with air or gas |
| rebuke | to criticize sharply : reprimand |