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
microcosma little world
paradigmexample
morbidof, relating to, or characteristic of disease
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
trajectorythe curve that a body (such as a planet or comet in its orbit or a rocket) describes in space
deliriuman acute (see acute
protegeone who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
gleama transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light