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
plenitudethe quality or state of being full : completeness
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
palliddeficient in color : wan
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
exasperateto cause irritation or annoyance to
succulentfull of juice : juicy
illusorybased on or producing illusion : deceptive
magniloquentspeaking in or characterized by a high-flown often bombastic style or manner
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication