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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| impropriety | an improper or indecorous act or remark |
| finite | having definite or definable limits |
| comprehensive | covering completely or broadly : inclusive |
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| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
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