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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smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
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interiman intervening time : interval
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
gruffrough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
ventralof or relating to the belly : abdominal
blushoutward appearance : view
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
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