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 |
|---|---|
| pertinacious | adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design |
| convulsion | an abnormal violent and involuntary contraction or series of contractions of the muscles |
| potentate | ruler |
| abscond | to depart secretly and hide oneself |
| variegate | to diversify in external appearance especially with different colors : dapple |
| defalcate | deduct |
| constituency | a body of citizens entitled to elect a representative (as to a legislative or executive position) |
| anathema | someone or something intensely disliked or loathed |
| stumble | to fall into sin or waywardness |
| shangri-la | a remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia |