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
egoisma doctrine that individual self-interest is the actual motive of all conscious action
virtuosoone who excels in the technique of an art
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
proclivityan inclination or predisposition toward something
intrudeto thrust oneself in without invitation, permission, or welcome
heedlessnot taking heed : inconsiderate
flagrantconspicuously offensive
throttleto compress the throat of : choke
verbalizeto express something in words
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext