GRE Word List
YEN
a strong desire or propensity
The meaning of the word yen is a strong desire or propensity.
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parity | the quality or state of being equal or equivalent |
vernal | of, relating to, or occurring in the spring |
mammoth | any of a genus (Mammuthus) of extinct Pleistocene mammals of the elephant family distinguished from recent elephants by highly ridged molars, usually large size, very long tusks that curve upward, and well-developed body hair |
lancet | a sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions |
banal | lacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite |
tantrum | a fit of bad temper |
vicissitude | the quality or state of being changeable : mutability |
apprehensive | viewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future |
presume | to undertake without leave or clear justification : dare |
woeful | full of woe : grievous |