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
amplegenerous or more than adequate in size, scope, or capacity
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
peccadilloa slight offense
elatedmarked by high spirits : exultant
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
museto become absorbed in thought
potiona mixture of liquids (such as liquor or medicine)
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive