GRE Word List
PENCHANT
a strong and continued inclination
The meaning of the word penchant is a strong and continued inclination.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| lechery | inordinate (see inordinate |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| concurrent | operating or occurring at the same time |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| upbraid | to criticize severely : find fault with |
| inroad | an advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| acclaim | applaud |
| winnow | to remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air |
| cache | a hiding place especially for concealing and preserving provisions or implements |