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
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
stupora condition of greatly dulled or completely suspended sense or sensibility
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning
elucidateto make lucid especially by explanation or analysis
asperityroughness of manner or of temper : harshness of behavior or speech that expresses bitterness or anger
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district