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 |
|---|---|
| personable | pleasant or amiable in person : attractive |
| fermentation | the enzyme-catalyzed anaerobic breakdown of an energy-rich compound (such as a carbohydrate to carbon dioxide and alcohol or to an organic acid) by the action of microorganisms (such as bacteria or yeast) that occurs naturally and is commonly used in the production of various products (such as food, alcoholic beverages, and pharmaceuticals) especially by controlling microbial enzymatic activity |
| penance | an act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification |
| cerebration | to use the mind : think |
| incontinent | not continent: such as |
| irrelevant | not relevant : inapplicable |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| seamy | having the rough side of the seam showing |
| exacerbate | to make more violent, bitter, or severe |
| ambrosia | the food of the Greek and Roman gods |