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 |
|---|---|
| heedless | not taking heed : inconsiderate |
| expatriate | banish |
| scrappy | consisting of scraps |
| demoniac | possessed or influenced by a demon |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| asymmetric | having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical |
| scurvy | a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes |
| exquisite | marked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution |
| lascivious | filled with or showing sexual desire : lewd |
| lottery | a drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance |