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 |
|---|---|
| mercurial | of, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury |
| enliven | to give life, action, or spirit to : animate |
| rank | relative standing or position |
| epicurean | of or relating to Epicurus or Epicureanism |
| allegory | the expression by means of symbolic fictional figures and actions of truths or generalizations about human existence |
| amicable | characterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable |
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| unique | being the only one : sole |
| trident | a 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune) |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |