GRE Word List
LEAVEN
a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
The meaning of the word leaven is a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| forlorn | bereft |
| evenhanded | fair |
| vilify | to utter slanderous and abusive statements against : defame |
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| bauble | trinket |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |