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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| convoluted | having convolutions |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |
| doctrinaire | stubbornly or excessively devoted to a doctrine or theory without regard to practical considerations |
| artful | performed with or showing art or skill |
| graphite | a soft black lustrous form of carbon that conducts electricity and is used in lead pencils and electrolytic anodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors |
| impious | not pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent |
| correlate | either of two things so related that one directly implies or is complementary to the other (such as husband and wife) |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| assail | to attack violently : assault |
| opportune | suitable or convenient for a particular occurrence |