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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| substantial | consisting of or relating to substance |
| vitreous | resembling glass (as in color, composition, brittleness, or luster) : glassy |
| inscrutable | not readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious |
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| enumerate | to ascertain the number of : count |
| gist | essence; main point; substance |
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| oculist | ophthalmologist |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |
| inopportune | inconvenient |