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
rebuffto reject or criticize sharply : snub
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
stratuma bed or layer artificially made
asepticpreventing infection
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
exoticintroduced from another country : not native to the place where found
waketo be or remain awake
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way