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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| amphitheater | an oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| tenet | a principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true |
| sycophant | a servile self-seeking flatterer |
| temperate | having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature |
| influx | a coming in |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| parsimony | the quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift |
| internecine | of, relating to, or involving conflict within a group |