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
paraphrasea restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form
fashionthe prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time
regimeregimen
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
pulpitan elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
flotsamfloating wreckage of a ship or its cargo
fallibleliable to be erroneous
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure