GRE Word List

PENCHANT

a strong and continued inclination

The meaning of the word penchant is a strong and continued inclination.

Random words

WordMeaning
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
irateroused to ire
punditpandit
comestibleedible
pandemoniuma wild uproar (as because of anger or excitement in a crowd of people)
odiumthe state or fact of being subjected to hatred and contempt as a result of a despicable act or blameworthy circumstance
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad