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 |
|---|---|
| repercussion | reflection |
| retinue | a group of retainers or attendants |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| forge | a furnace or a shop with its furnace where metal is heated and wrought : smithy |
| encipher | to convert (a message) into cipher |
| obviate | to anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| remission | the act or process of remitting |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |