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
gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
antecedeprecede
destitutelacking something needed or desirable
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
criteriaa standard on which a judgment or decision may be based
eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
escapadea usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct
flusterto put into a state of agitated confusion : upset
esteemthe regard in which one is held