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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |
| ovoid | resembling an egg in shape : ovate |
| refraction | deflection from a straight path undergone by a light ray or energy wave in passing obliquely from one medium (such as air) into another (such as glass) in which its velocity is different |
| jaunty | sprightly in manner or appearance : lively |
| connubial | of or relating to the married state : conjugal |
| galvanize | to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically |
| saunter | to walk about in an idle or leisurely manner : stroll |
| charisma | a personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader) |
| verve | the spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |