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 |
|---|---|
| barrage | a dam placed in a watercourse to increase the depth of water or to divert it into a channel for navigation or irrigation |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| finite | having definite or definable limits |
| slack | not using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| prevaricate | to deviate from the truth : equivocate |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
| resort | one that affords aid or refuge : resource |
| besiege | to surround with armed forces |