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
deltathe 4th letter of the Greek alphabet see Alphabet Table
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
seasoneda time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
uninhibitedfree from inhibition
dauntlessincapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless
dissentto withhold assent or approval
impotentnot potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless
browseto eat (tender shoots, twigs, leaves of trees and shrubs, etc.) : to consume as browse (see browse
dissimulateto hide under a false appearance