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 |
|---|---|
| pestilential | causing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| seemly | good-looking |
| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| miscellaneous | consisting of diverse things or members : heterogeneous |
| dogged | marked by stubborn determination |
| sodden | dull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| incubus | an evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep |