GRE Word List
FAVORITISM
the showing of special favor : partiality
The meaning of the word favoritism is the showing of special favor : partiality.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| loll | to hang loosely or laxly : droop |
| tanner | one that tans hides |
| materialism | a theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter |
| forsake | to renounce or turn away from entirely |
| laud | praise |
| wanton | merciless |
| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| fictitious | of, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary |