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
solaceto give comfort to in grief or misfortune : console
factiousof or relating to faction: such as
resortone that affords aid or refuge : resource
banea source of harm or ruin : curse
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
thriftygiven to or marked by economy and good management
languorweakness or weariness of body or mind
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
extrudeto force, press, or push out