GRE Word List

PENCHANT

a strong and continued inclination

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

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WordMeaning
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
lurkto lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
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reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
petrifyto convert (organic matter) into stone or a substance of stony hardness by the infiltration of water and the deposition of dissolved mineral matter
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
pugilistfighter
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak