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 |
|---|---|
| adulation | extreme or excessive admiration or flattery |
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| orator | one who delivers an oration |
| glossy | having a surface luster or brightness |
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