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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| inhibited | to prohibit from doing something |
| trivia | unimportant matters : trivial facts or details |
| junket | trip |
| purse | a small bag for money |
| poise | balance |
| bedraggle | to wet thoroughly |
| addle | rotten |
| arsenal | an establishment for the manufacture or storage of arms and military equipment |
| officious | volunteering one's services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome |
| exorbitant | not coming within the scope of the law |