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 |
|---|---|
| indiscriminate | not marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment |
| resolve | to deal with successfully : clear up |
| assay | to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| provenance | origin |
| cerebral | of or relating to the brain or the intellect |
| missive | a written communication : letter |
| labile | readily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |