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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WordMeaning
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops
blaseapathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
tracta system of body parts or organs that act together to perform some function
wreakbring about
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
mangyaffected with or resulting from mange
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless