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
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
disfigureto impair (as in beauty) by deep and persistent injuries
preciseexactly or sharply defined or stated
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
deviseto form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent
proponentone who argues in favor of something : advocate
palmany of a family (Palmae synonym Arecaceae) of mostly tropical or subtropical monocotyledonous trees, shrubs, or vines with usually a simple stem and a terminal crown of large pinnate or fan-shaped leaves
accostto approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another
comaa state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison