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 |
|---|---|
| prevalent | generally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread |
| genesis | the origin or coming into being of something |
| extrovert | a person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| far-fetched | brought from a remote time or place |
| imbroglio | an acutely painful or embarrassing misunderstanding |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| ascetic | practicing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline |