He has a 'penchant for' asking stupid questions. [=he asks a lot of stupid questions]
Her 'penchant for' mathematics helped her to become an engineer.
(..) Grand Master himself. Then I assume you have the location. Confirmed by all. Independently. I had feared the Priory's penchant for secrecy might prevail. The prospect of death is strong motivation. It is here. In Paris, Teacher. (..)2006 The Da Vinci Code