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
projectilea body projected by external force and continuing in motion by its own inertia
induceto move by persuasion or influence
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
abstrusedifficult to comprehend : recondite
veracityconformity with truth or fact : accuracy
implodeto burst inward
resonantcontinuing to sound : echoing
vilifyto utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame
inferto derive as a conclusion from facts or premises
hailprecipitation in the form of small balls or lumps usually consisting of concentric layers of clear ice and compact snow