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 |
|---|---|
| broach | brooch |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| hover | to position (a computer cursor) over something (such as an image or icon) without selecting it |
| affiliation | the state or relation of being closely associated or affiliated with a particular person, group, party, company, etc. |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand |
| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| weary | exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness |
| verisimilitude | the quality or state of being verisimilar |