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
autocraticof, relating to, or being an autocracy : absolute
invoketo petition for help or support
painstakingtaking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
pell-mellin mingled confusion or disorder
dowseto plunge into water
mandatean authoritative command
amalgama mixture of different elements
sardonicdisdainfully or skeptically humorous : derisively mocking
wrongheadedstubborn in adherence to wrong opinion or principles