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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idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
espionagethe practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company
consonanceharmony or agreement among components
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
foddersomething fed to domestic animals
denouementthe final outcome of the main dramatic complication in a literary work
mundaneof, relating to, or characteristic of the world
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony