Pick out the synonym of the underlined word.
Gavaskar had a penchant for hook shots.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → inclination
Penchant means a strong liking for something or a natural tendency to do it. Gavaskar was fond of playing the hook shot. Its synonym is inclination.
Example: My sister has a penchant for spicy food.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) practice | doing something again and again to improve at it (one can practise a shot without liking it) | Daily practice improved her singing. |
| (2) disliking | not liking something (the opposite of penchant) | His disliking for crowds kept him at home during the festival. |
| (3) inclination (answer) | a natural tendency or liking for something | He has an inclination towards music. |
| (4) decline | a fall or decrease, or, as a verb, to refuse politely | There has been a decline in the number of tigers. |
| Synonyms of penchant: inclination, liking, fondness, taste Antonyms of penchant: disliking, aversion, distaste, hatred Also asked in CUET (UG): penchant – 23-05-2026 Slot 2, 05-06-2023 Slot 3 inclination – 22-05-2025 Slot 2 |