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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| extemporaneous | composed, performed, or uttered on the spur of the moment : impromptu |
| grimace | a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain |
| fuss: | trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby |
| philatelist | a specialist in philately : one who collects or studies stamps |
| maladroit | lacking adroitness : inept |
| suavity | smoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated |
| underscore | to draw a line under : underline |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |