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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morticianundertaker
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creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
reparteea quick and witty reply
ameliorateto make better or more tolerable
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
adventitiouscoming from another source and not inherent or innate
despota ruler with absolute power and authority
impoliticnot politic : unwise
agapewide open : gaping