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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| pauper | a person destitute of means except such as are derived from charity |
| disapprobation | the act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |
| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |
| garner | to gather into storage |
| depravity | a corrupt act or practice |
| metamorphosis | change of physical form, structure, or substance especially by supernatural means |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |