GRE Word List

FAVORITISM

the showing of special favor : partiality

The meaning of the word favoritism is the showing of special favor : partiality.

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WordMeaning
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned
wearyexhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
endorseto write on the back of
invocationthe act or process of petitioning for help or support
inimitablenot capable of being imitated : matchless
addlerotten
pathosan element in experience or in artistic representation evoking pity or compassion