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
invidiousof an unpleasant or objectionable nature : obnoxious
nutritiousnourishing
plaintiveexpressive of suffering or woe : melancholy
paroxysma fit, attack, or sudden increase or recurrence of symptoms (as of a disease) : convulsion
amalgama mixture of different elements
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
introverta person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone
aversiona feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs