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 |
|---|---|
| coda | a concluding musical section that is formally distinct from the main structure |
| dissimulate | to hide under a false appearance |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| bristling | a short stiff coarse hair or filament |
| delta | the 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table |
| shoddy | a reclaimed wool from materials that are not felted that is of better quality and longer staple than mungo |
| fancier | one that has a special liking or interest |
| transcribe | to make a written copy of |
| hindsight | perception of the nature of an event after it has happened |
| taper | to become progressively smaller toward one end |