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  • 11propenseness — propenseˈness, propenˈsion (Shakespeare) or (now usu) propensˈity noun 1. Inclination of mind 2. Favourable inclination 3. A tendency to good or evil 4. Disposition 5. A tendency to move in a certain direction • • • Main Entry: ↑ …

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  • 12Propension — Pro*pen sion, n. [L. propensio: cf. F. propension. See {Propend}, {Propense}.] The quality or state of being propense; propensity. M. Arnold. [1913 Webster] Your full consent Gave wings to my propension. Shak. [1913 Webster] …

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  • 13Inclinable — In*clin a*ble, a. [L. inclinabilis. See {Incline}.] [1913 Webster] 1. Leaning; tending. [1913 Webster] Likely and inclinable to fall. Bentley. [1913 Webster] 2. Having a propensity of will or feeling; leaning in disposition; disposed; propense;… …

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  • 14Prone — Prone, a. [L. pronus, akin to Gr. ?, ?, Skr. pravana sloping, inclined, and also to L. pro forward, for. See {Pro }.] [1913 Webster] 1. Bending forward; inclined; not erect. [1913 Webster] Towards him they bend With awful reverence prone. Milton …

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  • 15Propensities — Propensity Pro*pen si*ty, n.; pl. {Propensities}. The quality or state of being propense; natural inclination; disposition to do good or evil; bias; bent; tendency. A propensity to utter blasphemy. Macaulay. [1913 Webster] Syn: Disposition; bias; …

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  • 16Propensity — Pro*pen si*ty, n.; pl. {Propensities}. The quality or state of being propense; natural inclination; disposition to do good or evil; bias; bent; tendency. A propensity to utter blasphemy. Macaulay. [1913 Webster] Syn: Disposition; bias;… …

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  • 17Waver — Wa ver, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Wavered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Wavering}.] [OE. waveren, from AS. w[ae]fre wavering, restless. See {Wave}, v. i.] [1913 Webster] 1. To play or move to and fro; to move one way and the other; hence, to totter; to reel; to… …

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  • 18Wavered — Waver Wa ver, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Wavered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Wavering}.] [OE. waveren, from AS. w[ae]fre wavering, restless. See {Wave}, v. i.] [1913 Webster] 1. To play or move to and fro; to move one way and the other; hence, to totter; to… …

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  • 19Wavering — Waver Wa ver, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Wavered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Wavering}.] [OE. waveren, from AS. w[ae]fre wavering, restless. See {Wave}, v. i.] [1913 Webster] 1. To play or move to and fro; to move one way and the other; hence, to totter; to… …

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  • 20propension — /preuh pen sheuhn/, n. Archaic. propensity. [1520 30; < L propension (s. of propensio) inclination. See PROPENSE, ION] * * * …

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