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.

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WordMeaning
elusivetending to elude: such as
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
blanchto take the color out of
disperseto cause to break up (see break up
underhandin a clandestine manner
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
shavingthe act of one that shaves
awean emotion variously combining dread, veneration, and wonder that is inspired by authority or by the sacred or sublime
scrupuloushaving moral integrity : acting in strict regard for what is considered right or proper