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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WordMeaning
dispenseto divide and share out according to a plan : to deal out in portions
multifarioushaving or occurring in great variety : diverse
oratorone who delivers an oration
monumentalserving as or resembling a monument : massive
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off
factitiousproduced by humans rather than by natural forces
ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
apocryphalof doubtful authenticity : spurious
ebullientboiling