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 |
|---|---|
| prone | having a tendency or inclination : being likely |
| hackles | one of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird |
| dislodge | to drive from a position of hiding, defense, or advantage |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| gnarl | snarl |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |
| vicar | an ecclesiastical agent: such as |
| assuage | to lessen the intensity of (something that pains or distresses) : ease |
| cleave | to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly |
| antediluvian | of or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible |