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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| deducible | to determine by reasoning or deduction |
| dogmatic | characterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| compelling | that compels: such as |
| smattering | superficial piecemeal knowledge |
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| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |