GRE Word List

PROPENSITY

an often intense natural inclination or preference

The meaning of the word propensity is an often intense natural inclination or preference.

Random words

WordMeaning
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
moleculethe smallest particle of a substance that retains all the properties (see property
havenharbor
plumbera dealer or worker in lead
rectifyto set right : remedy
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage