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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incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
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detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
expertisethe skill of an expert
gesticulationthe act of making gestures
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