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
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
raimentclothing
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
incandescentwhite, glowing, or luminous with intense heat
scantylimited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
indulgeto yield to the desire of : humor
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions
indictto charge with a crime by the finding or presentment of a jury (such as a grand jury) in due form of law
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel