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
overweeningarrogant
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals
cognitiveof, relating to, being, or involving conscious intellectual activity (such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering)
cullto select from a group : choose
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
redressto set right : remedy
mishapan unfortunate accident
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
mediocreof moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary
sledgesledgehammer