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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WordMeaning
exemptfree or released from some liability or requirement to which others are subject
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past
dronea stingless male bee (as of the honeybee) that has the role of mating with the queen and does not gather nectar or pollen
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
enigmasomething hard to understand or explain
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
outstripto go faster or farther than
providencedivine guidance or care
incredulousunwilling to admit or accept what is offered as true : not credulous : skeptical