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 |
|---|---|
| cliche | a trite phrase or expression |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| ape | any of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon) |
| engage | to offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| dull | tedious |
| sallow | any of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark |
| equilibrium | a state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise |
| gild | to overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold |
| vigor | active bodily or mental strength or force |