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 |
|---|---|
| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| temperate | having a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature |
| array | to dress or decorate especially in splendid or impressive attire : adorn |
| lilliputian | of, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput |
| pontifical | episcopal attire |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |
| snicker | to laugh in a covert or partly suppressed manner : titter |
| chimerical | existing only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| retract | to draw back or in |