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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WordMeaning
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
severto put or keep apart : divide
delusionsomething that is falsely or delusively believed or propagated
havenharbor
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
lumberto move ponderously
pacifistan adherent to pacifism : someone who opposes war or violence as a means of settling disputes
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene