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
impiousnot pious : lacking in reverence or proper respect (as for God or one's parents) : irreverent
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
canarda false or unfounded report or story
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster
capriciousgoverned or characterized by caprice : impulsive
hovelan open shed or shelter
deliriuman acute (see acute
inordinateexceeding reasonable limits : immoderate
foistto introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant