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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WordMeaning
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
boisterousnoisily turbulent : rowdy
rectifyto set right : remedy
improviseto compose, recite, play, or sing extemporaneously
ovationa ceremony attending the entering of Rome by a general who had won a victory of less importance than that for which a triumph was granted
immureto enclose within or as if within walls
gaita manner of walking or moving on foot
desperatehaving lost hope
avidcharacterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic
flirtto move erratically : flit