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
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
seasonalof, relating to, or varying in occurrence according to the season
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
doffto remove (an article of wear) from the body
pseudonyma fictitious name
sadisticof, relating to, or characterized by sadism
theocracygovernment of a state by immediate divine guidance or by officials who are regarded as divinely guided
irasciblemarked by hot temper and easily provoked anger
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges