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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alienateto cause to be estranged : to make unfriendly, hostile, or indifferent especially where attachment formerly existed
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impassableincapable of being passed, traveled, crossed, or surmounted
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
reactionaryrelating to, marked by, or favoring reaction
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
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inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
missivea written communication : letter