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 |
|---|---|
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| comely | pleasurably conforming to notions of good appearance, suitability, or proportion |
| amenable | liable to be brought to account : answerable |
| squeamish | easily nauseated : queasy |
| banal | lacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite |
| luster | a glow of reflected light : sheen |
| enjoin | to direct or impose by authoritative order or with urgent admonition |
| compulsive | having power to compel |
| leaven | a substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid |
| gullible | easily duped or cheated |