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
renounceto give up, refuse, or resign usually by formal declaration
impartialnot partial or biased : treating or affecting all equally
compressto press or squeeze together
unequivocalleaving no doubt : clear
cowerto shrink away or crouch especially for shelter from something that menaces, domineers, or dismays
figurea number symbol : numeral
blandishmentsomething that tends to coax or cajole : allurement
convoketo call together to a meeting
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
meleea confused struggle