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 |
|---|---|
| poise | balance |
| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| disband | to break up the organization of : dissolve |
| stumble | to fall into sin or waywardness |
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
| sham | a trick that deludes : hoax |
| inter | to deposit (a dead body) in the earth or in a tomb |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| bust | a sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast |
| brackish | somewhat salty |