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
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
defrockto deprive of the right to exercise the functions of office
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
winceto shrink back involuntarily (as from pain) : flinch
constituenta member of a constituency
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
dodderingfeeble
mottoa sentence, phrase, or word inscribed on something as appropriate to or indicative of its character or use
ancillarysubordinate
affrontto insult especially to the face by behavior or language