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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| Word | Meaning |
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| assiduous | showing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application |
| disparate | markedly distinct in quality or character |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| errant | behaving wrongly |
| thematic | of, relating to, or constituting a theme |
| offensive | making attack : aggressive |
| adamant | unshakable or insistent especially in maintaining a position or opinion : unyielding |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| rapport | a friendly, harmonious relationship |