GRE Word List
DERIVATIVE
a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
The meaning of the word derivative is a word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
| inviolable | secure from violation or profanation |
| contagion | a contagious disease |
| vituperative | uttering or given to censure : containing or characterized by verbal abuse |
| hieroglyphic | written in, constituting, or belonging to a system of writing mainly in pictorial characters |
| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |
| deterrent | serving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| beget | to procreate as the father : sire |
| impiety | the quality or state of being impious : irreverence |