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
panderto act as a pander
bitterbeing, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
prudentcharacterized by, arising from, or showing prudence: such as
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal