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.

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WordMeaning
appellationan identifying name or title : designation
junkettrip
glacialsuggestive of ice: such as
striatedmarked with striations or striae
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
tanto make (skin) tan especially by exposure to the sun
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for