GRE Word List

PROCLIVITY

an inclination or predisposition toward something

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

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WordMeaning
broochan ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
mediumsomething in a middle position
complicityassociation or participation in or as if in a wrongful act
animusa usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
meniala person doing menial work
coalitionthe act of coalescing : union
genteelhaving an aristocratic quality or flavor : stylish
ambivalencesimultaneous and contradictory attitudes or feelings (such as attraction and repulsion) toward an object, person, or action