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 |
|---|---|
| withstand | to stand up against : oppose with firm determination |
| vociferous | marked by or given to vehement insistent outcry |
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| shove | to push along |
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| threadbare | having the nap worn off so that the thread shows : shabby |
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