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penchant

noun

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A strong liking or habitual inclination.

Her penchant for historical novels shaped the club's reading list.

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Anika's prowess became clear when she carved a complex border with exceptional precision during a demonstration. Her penchant for geometric patterns gave many of her designs a recognizable character.

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