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
jadedfatigued by overwork : exhausted
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
placeboa usually pharmacologically inert preparation prescribed more for the mental relief of the patient than for its actual effect on a disorder
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
ossifyto change into bone