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
retiringreserved
lardera place where food is stored : pantry
pulsateto throb or move rhythmically : vibrate
dispelto drive away or cause to vanish by or as if by scattering : dissipate
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
panachean ornamental tuft (as of feathers) especially on a helmet
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
masticateto grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew
punctiliousmarked by or concerned about precise accordance with the details of codes or conventions
verbiagea profusion of words usually of little or obscure content