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
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
pastichea literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work
badgerany of various burrowing mammals (especially Taxidea taxus and Meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
leniencythe quality or state of being lenient
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
stygianof or relating to the river Styx
conscientiousmeticulous
foraya sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid