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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|---|---|
| elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
| billowing | wave |
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| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
| inhibited | to prohibit from doing something |
| defoliate | to deprive of leaves especially prematurely |
| witticism | a cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark |
| conjecture | inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence |
| succumb | to yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |