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

WordMeaning
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
arbitraryexisting or coming about seemingly at random or by chance or as a capricious and unreasonable act of will
adjacentnot distant : nearby
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
abodethe place where one lives : home
archaeologythe scientific study of material remains (such as tools, pottery, jewelry, stone walls, and monuments) of past human life and activities
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
stellarof or relating to the stars : astral