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
ethnologya branch of cultural anthropology dealing chiefly with the comparative and analytical study of cultures
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention
astigmatisma defect of an optical system (such as a lens) causing rays from a point to fail to meet in a focal point resulting in a blurred and imperfect image
zanyvery eccentric (see eccentric
intellectthe power of knowing as distinguished from the power to feel and to will : the capacity for knowledge
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
selectiveof, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome