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
suppressto put down by authority or force : subdue
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
paradoxone (such as a person, situation, or action) having seemingly contradictory qualities or phases
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
triggera piece (such as a lever) connected with a catch or detent as a means of releasing it
shoveto push along
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
calamitya disastrous event marked by great loss and lasting distress and suffering
carefreefree from care: such as
amnestythe act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals