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

WordMeaning
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
saboteurone that practices sabotage
dingydirty
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
dementedmad
comatoseof, resembling, or affected with coma
surveillanceclose watch kept over someone or something (as by a detective)