GRE Word List

YEN

a strong desire or propensity

The meaning of the word yen is a strong desire or propensity.

Random words

WordMeaning
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
mishapan unfortunate accident
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
reticentinclined to be silent or uncommunicative in speech : reserved
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
lineagedescent in a line from a common progenitor
servileof or befitting a menial position
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
rendto remove from place by violence : wrest