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
admonishto indicate duties or obligations to
visionaryhaving or marked by foresight and imagination
muddleto make turbid or muddy
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
commensuratecorresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate
unctionthe act of anointing as a rite of consecration or healing
stalwartmarked by outstanding strength and vigor of body, mind, or spirit
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
dubiousunsettled in opinion : doubtful
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other