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 |
|---|---|
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| seasonal | of, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season |
| disinterested | not having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged |
| doff | to remove (an article of wear) from the body |
| pseudonym | a fictitious name |
| sadistic | of, relating to, or characterized by sadism |
| theocracy | government of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| disbar | to expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges |