GRE Word List
NEPOTISM
favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
The meaning of the word nepotism is favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incursion | a hostile entrance into a territory : raid |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| espionage | the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or a competing company |
| vertex | the top of the head |
| mortify | to subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame |
| miniature | a copy on a much reduced scale |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| opus | work |
| visage | the face, countenance, or appearance of a person or sometimes an animal |
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |