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 |
|---|---|
| implication | something implied: such as |
| vouch | to supply supporting evidence or testimony |
| compunction | anxiety arising from awareness of guilt |
| infirmity | the quality or state of being infirm |
| shaving | the act of one that shaves |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| ravage | an act or practice of ravaging |
| insurrection | an act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government |
| rivulet | a small stream |
| nauseate | to become affected with nausea |