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
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
retainto keep in possession or use
retentivehaving the power, property, or capacity of retaining
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
pandemicoccurring over a wide geographic area (such as multiple countries or continents) and typically affecting a significant proportion of the population
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
concessionthe act or an instance of conceding (as by granting something as a right, accepting something as true, or acknowledging defeat)
daisa raised platform (as in a hall or large room)
loga usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree
dribbleto issue sporadically and in small bits