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
clichea trite phrase or expression
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
engageto offer (something, such as one's life or word) as backing to a cause or aim : to expose to risk for the attainment or support of some end
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
dulltedious
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
gildto overlay with or as if with a thin covering of gold
vigoractive bodily or mental strength or force