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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eulogistica commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary
botchan inflammatory sore
falsifyto prove or declare false : disprove
serenitythe quality or state of being serene
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
diffusebeing at once verbose and ill-organized
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
irremediablenot remediable