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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haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
acmethe highest point or stage
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munificentvery liberal in giving or bestowing (see bestow
nectarthe drink of the Greek and Roman gods
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weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
gaffea social or diplomatic blunder