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
centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
engenderbeget
dotagea state or period of senile decay marked by decline of mental poise and alertness
staminathe bodily or mental capacity to sustain a prolonged stressful effort or activity : endurance
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
pungentsharply painful
purportedreputed
oddsthe probability that one thing is so or will happen rather than another : chances