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
halefree from defect, disease, or infirmity : sound
pareto trim off an outside, excess, or irregular part of
leave-takingdeparture
legislaturea body of persons having the power to legislate
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
poulticea soft usually heated and sometimes medicated mass spread on cloth and applied to sores or other lesions
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
amplifyto expand (something, such as a statement) by the use of detail or illustration or by closer analysis
meditationa discourse intended to express its author's reflections or to guide others in contemplation
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun