GRE Word List

PREDILECTION

an established preference for something

The meaning of the word predilection is an established preference for something.

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WordMeaning
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
revileto subject to verbal abuse : vituperate
amoralhaving or showing no concern about whether behavior is morally right or wrong
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
invincibleincapable of being conquered, overcome, or subdued
coniferany of an order (Coniferales) of mostly evergreen trees and shrubs having usually needle-shaped or scalelike leaves and including forms (such as pines) with true cones and others (such as yews) with an arillate fruit
ruffiana brutal person : bully
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
dearthscarcity that makes dear
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution