bent
a natural tendency or inclination toward a particular activity or thing
Bent in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing bent in a sentence.
From an early age she showed a strong bent for mathematics and logic.
Her early bent for mathematics was evident long before she chose a career in cryptography.
Using “bent” well
As a noun, bent denotes an inborn leaning toward an activity, close to aptitude. The everyday adjective meaning curved is a separate sense not at issue here.
More GRE words starting with B
marked by riotous, unrestrained revelry and drunken festivity
to pester or harass someone persistently
light, playful, and witty banter
to confuse or perplex thoroughly
threatening harm or menacing in a sinister way
to hesitate or refuse to proceed with something
to swell or puff out, or to increase rapidly in amount or size
lacking originality and so dull or commonplace
Questions about “bent”
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