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
eccentricdeviating from conventional or accepted usage or conduct especially in odd or whimsical ways
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
wizenedto become dry, shrunken, and wrinkled often as a result of aging or of failing vitality
reverentexpressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful
credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
executorone who executes something
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
conversanthaving knowledge or experience
polarizeto cause to vibrate in a definite pattern
refuseto express oneself as unwilling to accept