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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asepticpreventing infection
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smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
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prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
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disputatiousinclined to dispute