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 |
|---|---|
| dutiful | filled with or motivated by a sense of duty |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| stygian | of or relating to the river Styx |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| pert | saucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured |
| insalubrious | not conducive to health : unwholesome |
| jug | a large deep container (as of glass, earthenware, or plastic) with a narrow mouth and a handle |
| unscathed | wholly unharmed : not injured |
| confide | to have confidence : trust |