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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| verity | the quality or state of being true or real |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| equitable | having or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned |
| consign | to give over to another's care |
| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
| appellation | an identifying name or title : designation |
| reckon | count |
| implore | to make an earnest request to (someone) : beg |