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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precariousdependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments
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polyglotone who is polyglot
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compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions