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 |
|---|---|
| impassable | incapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted |
| renegade | a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another |
| coma | a state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison |
| renege | to go back on a promise or commitment |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
| inveterate | confirmed in a habit : habitual |
| intermediary | mediator |
| backslide | to lapse morally or in the practice of religion |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |