Question

Given the Latin root clinare, meaning “to bend,” which word in bold means “an action of leaning toward, or preference”?

Neither of the children had the inclination to clean their rooms.


Doctors are often criticized for being too clinical and not very friendly.


Jamaal was certain his involvement in the game would help the team win.


The inclement weather resulted in school being canceled.

Answer 1

^ He's right, THE ANSWER IS: Neither of the children had the inclination to clean their rooms.

Answer 2

In this case the right option is the first one, Neither of the children had the inclination to clean their rooms. The word inclination is derived as stated from the Latin clinare and it is formed by putting together in+clinare, "lean toward [in/into]". The opposite would be "decline", formed by joining de+clinare.