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
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
domicilea dwelling place : place of residence : home
palettea thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
dialecticalof, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic
quailany of numerous small gallinaceous birds: such as
rubblebroken fragments (as of rock) resulting from the decay or destruction of a building
clamberto climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet
festerto generate pus