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
oatha solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says
feignto give a false appearance of : induce as a false impression
copiousyielding something abundantly
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
sciondescendant
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship
mutabilityprone to change : inconstant
libela written statement in which a plaintiff in certain courts sets forth the cause of action or the relief sought
ambiencea feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing : atmosphere
swillwash