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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hybrid | an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera |
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| attribute | a quality, character, or characteristic ascribed to someone or something |
| rubric | an authoritative rule |
| edify | to instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| lunar | crescent |
| bludgeon | a short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon |
| coma | a state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison |