disposition
a person's natural temperament or characteristic inclination to behave in a particular way
Word origin: From Latin disponere, to arrange.
Disposition in a sentence
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Her cheerful disposition made her popular among colleagues even during stressful projects.
The committee chair's conciliatory disposition kept the negotiations from collapsing whenever tempers flared.
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The startup's early growth, impressive as it looked on paper, rested on a blank foundation, for a single lost contract was enough to push the firm to the brink of collapse.
Using “disposition” well
Disposition refers to an enduring temperament rather than a passing mood, so it pairs naturally with adjectives like sunny, nervous, or generous. Do not confuse it with disposal, the act of getting rid of something.
More GRE words starting with D
to engage in something superficially or as a casual pastime
a raised platform for speakers or honored guests
to waste time or act without urgency
to make something slightly wet, or to make a feeling or reaction less strong
marked with spots or patches of color or light
to intimidate or discourage with fear or doubt
to move slowly or waste time idly
a scarcity or shortage of something
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