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Word: penchant

Definition: strong inclination; strong liking (esp. for something that is disapproved of by other people); Ex. penchant for fast cars


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::: hallucination - delusion; false idea; false perception of objects with a compelling sense of their reality; objects so perceived; V. hallucinate; ADJ. hallucinatory
::: emblazon - ornament richly (a shield or flag); N. emblazonment
::: extol - praise very highly; glorify
::: tawdry - cheap and gaudy; Ex. tawdry jewelry
::: plethora - excess; overabundance; Ex. a plethora of excuses
::: pellucid - transparent; limpid(crystal clear); clear in meaning; easy to understand
::: effective - effectual; producing a strong response; striking; in operation; in effect; Ex. effective speech/photograph
::: generality - vague statement; general statement which is not detailed; quality of being general; greater part; most; Ex. generality of people
::: disarray - state of disorder; a disorderly or untidy state; Ex. with her clothes in disarray
::: canny - shrewd in money matters; thrifty