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).

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WordMeaning
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light
caldrona large kettle or boiler
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
inquisitorone who inquires or makes inquisition
nirvanathe final beatitude (see beatitude
amalgama mixture of different elements
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
recessionthe act or action of receding : withdrawal
looma frame or machine for interlacing (see interlace
touchymarked by readiness to take offense on slight provocation