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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |
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| calumny | a misrepresentation intended to harm another's reputation |
| wrath | strong vengeful anger or indignation |
| transitory | of brief duration : temporary |
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| infallible | incapable of error : unerring |
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