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 |
|---|---|
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |
| dignitary | one who possesses exalted rank or holds a position of dignity or honor |
| agenda | a list or outline of things to be considered or done |
| compassion | sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it |
| temerity | unreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness |
| wake | to be or remain awake |
| mincing | affectedly dainty or delicate |
| bombardment | a late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones |
| forensic | belonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |