Select a word from the given alternatives which has the same meaning as the…
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Select a word from the given alternatives which has the same meaning as the underlined word.
He has a propensity for getting into debt.
Answer: A. Tendency — The underlined word is 'propensity', which means a natural inclination or tendency to behave in a particular way, often a habitual or recurring one. In the…
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Tendency
- B.
Aptitude
- C.
Characteristics
- D.
Quality
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Correct answer: A
The underlined word is 'propensity', which means a natural inclination or tendency to behave in a particular way, often a habitual or recurring one.
In the sentence "He has a propensity for getting into debt", it describes his habitual leaning toward incurring debt.
Among the choices, 'tendency' captures exactly this sense of a natural, recurring inclination. The other words differ in meaning: 'aptitude' is a natural ability or talent; 'characteristics' are distinguishing features or traits; and 'quality' is an attribute or standard. Only 'tendency' is a true synonym of 'propensity'.