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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rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
franticemotionally out of control
tolla tax or fee paid for some liberty or privilege (as of passing over a highway or bridge)
polyglotone who is polyglot
lookoutone engaged in keeping watch : watchman
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
transgressionan act, process, or instance of transgressing: such as