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
patinaa usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color
consternationamazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion
sturdyfirmly built or constituted : stout
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
affirmationthe act of affirming
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
oratorone who delivers an oration
adeptthoroughly proficient : expert
impendingoccurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease