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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| avow | to declare assuredly |
| miscellaneous | consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous |
| imbalance | lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion |
| vile | morally despicable or abhorrent |
| supernumerary | exceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number |
| billowing | wave |
| commandeer | to compel to perform military service |
| cross | a structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution |