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.

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fermentationthe 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
rectifyto set right : remedy
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
basethe bottom of something considered as its support : foundation
myriadten thousand
vixena female fox
impoverishto make poor
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure