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
remonstrateto present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate
genesisthe origin or coming into being of something
impaleto pierce with or as if with something pointed
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
aptitudeinclination
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
missilecapable of being thrown or projected to strike a distant object