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
subpoenaa writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
censurea judgment involving condemnation
frigidintensely cold
recriminationa retaliatory accusation
epitheta characterizing word or phrase accompanying or occurring in place of the name of a person or thing
spliceto unite (two ropes or two parts of a rope) by interweaving the strands
brawlto quarrel or fight noisily : wrangle
agendaa list or outline of things to be considered or done