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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cessation | a temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| discord | lack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas) |
| chore | the regular or daily light work of a household or farm |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
| apoplexy | stroke |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |