Question

Out of the given alternatives, choose the one which can best replace the italicised word in the sentence without changing the meaning of the sentence.
He has the propensity for getting into debt.

• A. characteristic
• B. quality
• C. natural tendency
• D. aptitude

Answer 1

The correct option is C natural tendency

The highlighted word means 'A natural inclination'.

Option C is correct. 'Tendency' also means 'inclination'. Thus, we can see that the option has the required meaning.

Options A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

Option D, aptitude, means 'ability'.