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Penchant - English Vocabulary Lesson # 122 - Free English speaking lessonYou may have a strong inclination towards something or a tendency for doing something, like pursuing a hobby as you enjoy it very much.The word penchant basically means a strong liking or a habit.It is a preference or a desire for doing things in a certain way that others may find very annoying.So when you are really fond of, or fancy something, you have a penchant for it.The word penchant is a noun and it has originated from the French language.For example, if you have a penchant for gizmos, you keep talking about it to your friends even though you know it annoys them. It means you are a gizmo freak and have a strong and constant liking for gadgets so much so, that you keep yourself updated with the newest arrivals in the market.If a boy loves reading History books all the time, he has developed a penchant for History and has a bias towards it.Example 01 Lisas penchant for reading for long hours at the coffee shop kept her away from her household chores.Example 02 Harrys penchant for drinking alcohol has grown into a strong addiction; he now even drinks secretly at work.Example 03 His wifes penchant for shopping resulted in high bills that were paid through Peters credit card.Example 04Samanthas dream of opening a small bakery came from her penchant for baking.Example 05 Father encouraged his son to pursue his penchant for playing the guitar.Example 06 His penchant for speeding and reckless bike riding made Walter popular amongst the girls in his university.Example 07 Her passion and penchant for teaching, made Mrs. Baker one of the most popular and loved teachers in the primary school.Example 08 To pass time productively, the retired couple took to painting and finally developed a penchant for it.Example 09 With their strong penchant for animals, Amy and her sister started adopting stray dogs and sheltered them in their house.What do you have a penchant for?Visit us at httpwww.letstalkpodcast.comhttpwww.learnex.inhttpwww.letstalk.co.inHow to speak fluent EnglishFree English, English lesson, English video, vocabulary, business English, Grammar, learn grammar, English speaking, spoken English, learn English, speak English, speaking English, fluent English, fluency in English, English training video, speak fluent English, accent training, American accent, British accent, US accent, UK accent, accent training, personality development, words, sentences, public speaking, presentation, soft skills, how to, phrases, idioms, listening skills