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 |
|---|---|
| nurse | a person who cares for the sick or infirm |
| migrant | one that migrates: such as |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| pushy | aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward |
| fructify | to bear fruit |
| meticulous | marked by extreme or excessive care in the consideration or treatment of details |
| feud | a mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate |
| wretch | a miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |