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 |
|---|---|
| grumble | to mutter in discontent |
| diligence | steady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity |
| bevy | a large group or collection |
| cornucopia | a curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance |
| expose | to deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition |
| impervious | not allowing entrance or passage : impenetrable |
| understate | to represent as less than is the case |
| detached | standing by itself : separate |
| colossal | of, relating to, or resembling a colossus |
| slake | subside |