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 |
|---|---|
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| antithesis | the direct opposite |
| dolt | a stupid person |
| apothecary | one who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes |
| bouillon | a clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef |
| resolution | the act or process of resolving: such as |
| reprobate | an unprincipled or depraved person : scoundrel |
| weird | of strange or extraordinary character : odd |
| suckle | to give milk to from the breast or udder |