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 |
|---|---|
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| trifling | lacking in significance or solid worth: such as |
| stout | strong of character: such as |
| necromancy | conjuration (see conjure |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| dyspeptic | indigestion |
| bereaved | suffering the death of a loved one |
| hapless | having no luck : unfortunate |
| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |
| matriarch | a woman who rules or dominates a family, group, or state |