Partial
easyNegative tonePAR-shul
adjective
Definition
Existing only in part; incomplete; showing favoritism
Memory hook
PART-ial: only a PART of the whole, or favoring one PARTY over another.
Word roots
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Examples
“The project received only partial funding.”
“The judge's decision seemed partial and unfair.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The project received only ______ funding.”
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partial
Categories
GRE Tip
Partial is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "incomplete" or "biased" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "complete".
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accomplished
Highly trained or skilled; completed successfully
advantageous
Involving or creating favorable circumstances; beneficial
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