GRE Word List
YEN
a strong desire or propensity
The meaning of the word yen is a strong desire or propensity.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| impel | to urge or drive forward or on by or as if by the exertion of strong moral pressure : force |
| annotate | to make or furnish critical or explanatory notes or comment |
| disconsolate | cheerless |
| amputate | to remove by or as if by cutting |
| oaf | a stupid person : boob |
| plight | to put or give in pledge : engage |
| aureole | a radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage |
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| willowy | abounding with willows |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |