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It comes from the Old English word propense meaning Inclined, Prone, which is itself based on Latin propendere meaning to hang forward.
Pronounced as Pruh + Pen (emphasized) + Si + Tee {Listen to it here}
Situational Uses:
- Does the propensity to consume and enjoy junk food, increase or decrease with age?
- Economic slowdowns have the propensity to lead to an increase in crime. Would you agree?
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Viable: Adj.
- Practicable
- Capable of living
Pronounced as Y (emphasized) + a + Bul ( T in But replaced with L)
It is derived from Latin Vita meaning Life which is also the root of Vitamin, Vivid and Vital.
Can you think of any other words based on the root Vita?
Situational Uses:
- Solar energy is still not a viable alternative source of energy from a business perspective, due to the high costs involved in harnessing solar power.
- The Orville brothers made flying viable with their invention of the Airplane.
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