GRE Word List
LUST
usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
The meaning of the word lust is usually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
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| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| rectify | to set right : remedy |
| abominable | worthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable |
| persevere | to persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement |
| eccentric | deviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways |
| base | the bottom of something considered as its support : foundation |
| myriad | ten thousand |
| vixen | a female fox |
| impoverish | to make poor |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |