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English · Q177

Synonyms

Competitive Exams · English · question 177

Q177

He has a propensity for getting into debt.

A.
tendency
Answer
B.
aptitude
C.
characteristic
D.
quality

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
tendency : an inclination towards a particular characteristic or type of behaviour.
aptitude : a natural ability to do something.
characteristic : typical of a particular person, place, or thing.
quality : the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
propensity : an inclination or natural tendency to behave in a particular way.


Synonym of propensity is tendency