GRE Word List
FAVORITISM
the showing of special favor : partiality
The meaning of the word favoritism is the showing of special favor : partiality.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cordial | showing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval |
| despondent | feeling or showing extreme discouragement, dejection, or depression |
| gild | to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold |
| churlish | of, resembling, or characteristic of a churl : vulgar |
| armada | a fleet of warships |
| sensuous | of or relating to the senses or sensible objects |
| menagerie | a place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| pell-mell | in mingled confusion or disorder |
| spendthrift | a person who spends improvidently or wastefully |