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
clapperone that claps: such as
senilitythe quality or state of being senile : the physical and mental decline associated with old age
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
skinflinta person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
stratifiedformed, deposited, or arranged in stable layers or strata
coymarked by cute, coquettish, or artful playfulness