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
haphappening
anthropologistthe science of human beings
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manifestationthe act, process, or an instance of manifesting
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
distantseparated in space : away
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation