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
incommodiousnot commodious : inconvenient
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
incredulitythe quality or state of being incredulous : disbelief
coddleto cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point
impedimentsomething that impedes
futileserving no useful purpose : completely ineffective
charlatanquack
wagea payment usually of money for labor or services usually according to contract and on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis
limnto draw or paint on a surface
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned