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

WordMeaning
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
mawkishlacking flavor or having an unpleasant taste
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
benignof a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life
unwittingnot knowing : unaware
evoketo call forth or up: such as
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
beholdenbeing under obligation for a favor or gift : indebted
laxloose