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
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
darta light spear
affectedartificial; pretended
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
conscripta conscripted person (such as a military recruit)
lamentto mourn aloud : wail
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims