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
paraphernaliathe separate real or personal property of a married woman that she can dispose of by will and sometimes according to common law during her life
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
adjutanta staff officer in the army, air force, or marine corps who assists the commanding officer and is responsible especially for correspondence
doctrinairestubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
flauntto display or obtrude oneself to public notice
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical
gougea chisel with a concavo-convex cross section