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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
| outmoded | not being in style |
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
| abrogate | to abolish by authoritative action : annul |
| vertebrate | any of a subphylum (Vertebrata) of chordates that comprises animals (such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fishes) typically having a bony or cartilaginous spinal column which replaces the notochord, a distinct head containing a brain which arises as an enlarged part of the nerve cord, and an internal usually bony skeleton and that includes some primitive forms (such as lampreys) in which the spinal column is absent and the notochord persists throughout life |
| gloat | to observe or think about something with triumphant and often malicious satisfaction, gratification, or delight |
| incessant | continuing or following without interruption : unceasing |
| sully | to make soiled or tarnished : defile |
| dubious | unsettled in opinion : doubtful |
| prolific | producing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful |