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
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating
epauletsomething that ornaments or protects the shoulder: such as
debauchto corrupt by intemperance or sensuality
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)
puzzleto offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
sedatekeeping a quiet steady attitude or pace : unruffled
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
untenablenot able to be defended