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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gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
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betokento typify beforehand : presage
inerrancyexemption from error : infallibility
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
prosperousauspicious
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licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
knavea tricky deceitful fellow