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
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
repulsionthe action of repulsing : the state of being repulsed
cloistera monastic establishment
incorporateto unite or work into something already existent so as to form an indistinguishable whole
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
expedientsuitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance
drasticacting rapidly or violently
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
typhoona hurricane occurring especially in the region of the Philippines or the China sea
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together