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
indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
incarnateinvested with bodily and especially human nature and form
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
ravinea small narrow steep-sided valley that is larger than a gully and smaller than a canyon and that is usually worn by running water
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
conceitfavorable opinion
beleaguerbesiege