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 |
|---|---|
| opulence | wealth |
| redundant | exceeding what is necessary or normal : superfluous |
| importune | to press or urge with troublesome persistence |
| roster | a roll or list of personnel |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |
| cremate | to subject to cremation |
| innocuous | producing no injury : harmless |
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |
| animosity | a strong feeling of dislike or hatred : ill will or resentment tending toward active hostility : an antagonistic attitude |
| strut | to become turgid : swell |