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
incrementthe amount or degree by which something changes
ominousbeing or exhibiting an omen : portentous
duplicitycontradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action
coupa sudden decisive exercise of force in politics and especially the violent overthrow or alteration of an existing government by a small group : coup d'Γ©tat
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
ellipticalof, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
gauchelacking social experience or grace