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 |
|---|---|
| paraphrase | a restatement of a text, passage, or work giving the meaning in another form |
| fashion | the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time |
| regime | regimen |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| pulpit | an elevated platform or high reading desk used in preaching or conducting a worship service |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| flotsam | floating wreckage of a ship or its cargo |
| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
| perversion | the action of perverting : the condition of being perverted |
| intolerant | unable or unwilling to endure |