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
ostensibleintended for display : open to view
blunthaving an edge or point that is not sharp
havocwide and general destruction : devastation
magisterialof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
decimateto select by lot and kill every tenth man of
retributionrecompense