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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WordMeaning
certitudethe state of being or feeling certain
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
accelerateto move faster : to gain speed
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
infinitesimalimmeasurably or incalculably small
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
thrashto beat soundly with or as if with a stick or whip : flog