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
imputeto lay the responsibility or blame for (something) often falsely or unjustly
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
chisela metal tool with a sharpened edge at one end used to chip, carve, or cut into a solid material (such as wood, stone, or metal)
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
eulogya commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
constraintthe act of constraining
exegesisexposition
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed