Favorable
easyFAY-vur-uh-bul
adjective
Definition
Expressing approval; advantageous or beneficial
Examples
“The proposal received a favorable response from the board.”
“Favorable weather conditions helped the harvest.”
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GRE Tip
Favorable is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "auspicious" or "propitious" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "unfavorable".
Related GRE Words
advantageous
Involving or creating favorable circumstances; beneficial
conducive
Making a situation or outcome more likely or possible
salutary
Producing good effects; beneficial; promoting health
wholesome
Conducive to or suggestive of good health and well-being
auspicious
Conducive to success; favorable
propitious
Giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable
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