Proclivity GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /prəˈklɪv.ɪ.ti/ (noun) Definition natural inclination or predisposition, tendency, appetite, leaning, taste, preference, partiality, bias, predilection, disposition, penchant, liking, propensity, prejudice, proneness, bent Example Directing your attention away from a negative experience not only is not as maladaptive as many of his peers think but, according to the Columbia psychologist George Bonanno,…
Tendency 504 Absolutely Essential Words Lesson 10 with synonyms, antonyms and parts of speech for GRE, TOEFL & IELTS students in real and authentic context /ˈten.dənt.si/ (noun) general inclination to act or behave in a particular way, likelihood, proclivity, aptness, disposition, propensity, predilection, predisposition, readiness, leaning, bent, penchant – movement toward something, trend, shift, drift…
Trend Trend (noun) /trend/ 1. a general tendency in the way a system, situation, etc. is changing or developing – tendency – inclination: There’s been a significant trend away from personal computers and toward laptops and tablets. 2. a new prevailing fashion or mode that is widely accepted – craze – vogue: Being a teenage…
Propensity Propensity (noun) /prəˈpen.sɪ.ti/ US /-sə.ţi/ a tendency to show a particular behavior or act in a special way – tendency – inclination – bent – predisposition – susceptibility – penchant: Propensity in context Although Rachel is incredibly intelligent and highbrow, she has a propensity to disagree with others pointlessly. As a seasoned psychologist, Dr.…
Cosmetic Surgery | An IELTS Essay Sample Cosmetic Surgery | An IELTS Essay Sample Topic Nowadays, many people, particularly young women, undergo cosmetic surgery more and more often. How do you appraise the growing propensity for this type of surgery in modern society? The Essayist: Sasan Today, people have a great tendency for plastic surgeries…
IELTS Speaking Practice on Habits IELTS Speaking Practice on Habits Key Words: habits, habit formation, tendency, addiction, obsession, etc. Questions about habit formation How many days do you need to change your habits? What type of challenges are more likely to stick while trying to change your habits? What should you do to reinforce your…