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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precursorone that precedes and indicates the approach of another
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profusionlavish expenditure : extravagance
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
antiquatedoutmoded or discredited by reason of age : old and no longer useful, popular, or accepted
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