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
agogfull of intense interest or excitement : eager
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
favoritismthe showing of special favor : partiality
drossthe scum or unwanted material that forms on the surface of molten metal
cleaveto adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly
blightedaffected with blight (see blight
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
repugnancethe quality or fact of being contradictory or inconsistent
puerilejuvenile
inundateoverwhelm