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
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
adjurationa solemn oath
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy
staticexerting force by reason of weight alone without motion
retrogradehaving or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
reminiscentof the character of or relating to reminiscence
ravelto become unwoven, untwisted, or unwound : fray
repressto check by or as if by pressure : curb
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle