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 |
|---|---|
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| surmount | to prevail over : overcome |
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
| seminary | an environment in which something originates and from which it is propagated |
| crescendo | a gradual increase |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| philanthropist | one who makes an active effort to promote human welfare : a person who practices philanthropy |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| blunt | having an edge or point that is not sharp |
| adherent | one who adheres to something: such as |