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 |
|---|---|
| myopic | affected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted |
| precursor | one that precedes and indicates the approach of another |
| centaur | any of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| enthrall | to hold spellbound : charm |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| unerringly | committing no error : faultless |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |
| stifle | to withhold from circulation or expression |
| bigot | a person who is obstinately or intolerantly devoted to his or her own opinions and prejudices |