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 |
|---|---|
| assay | to analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components |
| indecision | a wavering between two or more possible courses of action : irresolution |
| tantamount | equivalent in value, significance, or effect |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| distort | to twist (see twist |
| officious | volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |