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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WordMeaning
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
averto declare positively
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
hypnosisa trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject
expatriatebanish
refractiondeflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
jollitythe quality or state of being jolly : merriment