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 |
|---|---|
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
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| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| palette | a thin oval or rectangular board or tablet that a painter holds and mixes pigments on |
| acrimonious | angry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner |
| dialectical | of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic |
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| clamber | to climb awkwardly or with effort especially by using both the hands and the feet |
| fester | to generate pus |