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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impetuousmarked by impulsive vehemence or passion
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occludeto close up or block off : obstruct
fleecethe coat of wool covering a wool-bearing animal (such as a sheep)
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
inamorataa woman with whom one is in love or has intimate relations
impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
growlrumble
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased