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
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
cessationa temporary or final ceasing (as of action) : stop
humilityfreedom from pride or arrogance : the quality or state of being humble
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
herbivorousfeeding on plants
irreconcilableimpossible to reconcile
cornucopiaa curved, hollow goat's horn or similarly shaped receptacle (such as a horn-shaped basket) that is overflowing especially with fruit and vegetables (such as gourds, ears of corn, apples, and grapes) and that is used as a decorative motif emblematic of abundance
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
endemicbelonging or native to a particular people or country
facsimilean exact copy