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
intimidateto make timid or fearful : frighten
limboan abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
abstemiousmarked by restraint especially in the eating of food or drinking of alcohol
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
takeoffa rise or leap from a surface in making a jump or flight or an ascent in an aircraft or in the launching of a rocket
fathoma unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
indicativeserving to indicate
probityadherence to the highest principles and ideals : uprightness