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

WordMeaning
quipa clever usually taunting remark : gibe
unprecedentedhaving no precedent : novel
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
quizzicalcomically quaint
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
proximitythe quality or state of being proximate : closeness
portlydignified
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight