disposition
Pronunciation
Noun
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A person's natural way of behaving or feeling, or an arrangement of things.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
temperament
nature
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Which word fits the gap? "She has a cheerful, easygoing _____."
Answer: disposition
In your own words, what does "disposition" mean?
A person's natural way of behaving or feeling, or an arrangement of things.
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