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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rationa food allowance for one day
congruentcongruous
cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
truisman undoubted or self-evident truth
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
buxomvigorously or healthily plump
embargoan order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports
egregiousconspicuous
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension