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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promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
recountto relate in detail : narrate
overbearingtending to overwhelm : overpowering
expatriatebanish
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
bureaucracya body of nonelected government officials
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viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
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