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

WordMeaning
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
bemusedmarked by confusion or bewilderment : dazed
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
abortiveprematurely born
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder
entourageone's attendants or associates
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed