GRE Word List

PROCLIVITY

an inclination or predisposition toward something

The meaning of the word proclivity is an inclination or predisposition toward something.

Random words

WordMeaning
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
incognitowith one's identity concealed
irksometending to irk : tedious
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass
mishapan unfortunate accident
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation