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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sublimate | sublime |
| trappings | outward signs |
| politic | political |
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| ostensible | intended for display : open to view |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| masticate | to grind or crush (food) with or as if with the teeth : chew |
| shove | to push along |
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| resumption | an act or instance of resuming : recommencement |