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
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
flounderflatfish
pristinebelonging to the earliest period or state : original
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
cliquea narrow exclusive circle or group of persons
memoiran official note or report : memorandum