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
exorciseto expel (an evil spirit) by adjuration
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something
concurto express agreement
putridbeing in a state of putrefaction : rotten
alleviaterelieve
primto give a prim or demure expression to
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil
aloftat or to a great height
sobernot intoxicated
aspireto seek to attain or accomplish a particular goal