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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manifestoa written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer
reproveto scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
paltryinferior
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
groovea long narrow channel or depression
cynicalhaving or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
vultureany of various large birds (families Accipitridae and Cathartidae) that are related to the hawks, eagles, and falcons but have weaker claws and the head usually naked and that subsist chiefly or entirely on carrion
fleckstreak
irresoluteuncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating