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
provenanceorigin
lagone that lags or is last
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
mockto treat with contempt or ridicule : deride
heterogeneousconsisting of dissimilar or diverse ingredients or constituents : mixed
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
dissembleto hide under a false appearance
claviclea bone of the shoulder girdle typically serving to link the scapula and sternum
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret