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 |
|---|---|
| miserly | of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser |
| foliage | a representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation |
| commemorate | to call to remembrance |
| physiological | of or relating to physiology |
| fastidious | showing or demanding excessive delicacy or care |
| hubris | exaggerated pride or self-confidence |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| flux | a flowing of fluid from the body: such as |
| unfledged | not feathered : not ready for flight |
| dishearten | to cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale |