GRE Word List
PENCHANT
strong inclination; strong liking (esp. for something that is disapproved of by other people); Ex. penchant for fast cars
The meaning of the word penchant is strong inclination; strong liking (esp. for something that is disapproved of by other people); Ex. penchant for fast cars.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| coup | highly successful action or sudden attack; coup(s) d'etat; CF. coup de gr\^ace: deathblow or shot which kills |
| impeach | charge (a public official) with crime in office; raise doubts about; indict; Ex. impeach a witness's credibility |
| acne | skin disease (on the face) |
| maraud | move in search of plunder; Ex. marauding army |
| trifle | something of little importance or value; small amount; Ex. a trifle; V: treat without seriousness; flirt |
| carillon | a set of bells (often in a tower) capable of being played |
| motif | theme; recurrent thematic element in a musical or literary work; single or repeated pattern; figure |
| fabricate | build; lie; make up (a story) in order to deceive; Ex. fabricate the whole story; CF. fabric: underlying structure; Ex. fabric of society |
| hardy | (of people or animals) sturdy; robust; (of plants) able to stand inclement(stormy) weather |
| exodus | departure (of a large number of people) |
