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
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
proscribeto publish the name of as condemned to death with the property of the condemned forfeited to the state
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
avantgardegroup of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard
canarda false or unfounded report or story