Proclivity — Meaning, Definition, & Examples | SAT Vocabulary
"Proclivity" means natural tendency or inclination. Definition, pronunciation, and examples with an SAT focus.
📚️ Definition of Proclivity
Proclivity (noun): A natural tendency or inclination to behave in a particular way or to like particular things. Example: a proclivity to make jokes in class.
🗣️ Pronunciation of Proclivity
IPA: /proʊˈklɪv.ə.ti/ (See IPA key)
Respelling: proh-KLIHV-uh-tee
📰 Examples of Proclivity
Here are some examples of the word proclivity:
My cat has a proclivity for knocking plants off windowsills.
Humans have a natural proclivity to remember negative experiences more vividly than positive ones.
Rachel has a proclivity for dramatic exits, so don’t be surprised if she leaves unexpectedly.
🧠 Vocab Challenge: What Does Untenable Mean?
Recently, we learned the word untenable. Do you remember what it means? Test your knowledge:
UNTENABLE most nearly means
A) ambiguous
B) tenacious
C) indefensible
D) ephemeral
Post your answer below! I will update later in the comments.
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Got it right, yay!!!!
Best answer is: indefensible