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
defileto make unclean or impure: such as
brackishsomewhat salty
dys-abnormal
embellishto make beautiful with ornamentation : decorate
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
anachronisman error in chronology
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
philologythe study of literature and of disciplines relevant to literature or to language as used in literature
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
kneelto position the body so that one or both knees rest on the floor