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 |
|---|---|
| draw | to cause to move continuously toward or after a force applied in advance : pull |
| makeshift | a usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute |
| fervor | intensity of feeling or expression |
| relent | to become less severe, harsh, or strict usually from reasons of humanity |
| nauseate | to become affected with nausea |
| pantomime | pantomimist |
| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
| subpoena | a writ commanding a person designated in it to appear in court under a penalty for failure |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| respite | a period of temporary delay |