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
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
optimista person who is inclined to be hopeful and to expect good outcomes : someone who is given to optimism
amnesialoss of memory due usually to brain injury, shock, fatigue, repression, or illness
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
artificeclever or artful skill : ingenuity
galleya ship or boat propelled solely or chiefly by oars: such as
carillona set of fixed chromatically tuned bells sounded by hammers controlled from a keyboard
imperturbablemarked by extreme calm, impassivity, and steadiness : serene
repudiateto refuse to accept
jabto pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object