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 |
|---|---|
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| ego | the self especially as contrasted with another self or the world |
| aghast | struck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset |
| illimitable | incapable of being limited or bounded : measureless |
| cascade | a steep usually small fall of water |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| overweening | arrogant |
| perpetuate | to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |