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 |
|---|---|
| statute | a law enacted by the legislative branch of a government |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |
| unfeigned | not feigned or hypocritical : genuine |
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| throng | a multitude of assembled persons |
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| prosperous | auspicious |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |