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 |
|---|---|
| patina | a usually green film formed naturally on copper and bronze by long exposure or artificially (as by acids) and often valued aesthetically for its color |
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| sturdy | firmly built or constituted : stout |
| swamp | a wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water |
| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| proponent | one who argues in favor of something : advocate |
| orator | one who delivers an oration |
| adept | thoroughly proficient : expert |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| morbid | of, relating to, or characteristic of disease |