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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slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
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improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
finitehaving definite or definable limits
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
gustythe sensation of taste
incrustationa crust or hard coating
psychea princess loved by Cupid
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent