Partial
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adjective
Definition
Existing only in part; incomplete; showing favoritism
Examples
“The project received only partial funding.”
“The judge's decision seemed partial and unfair.”
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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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