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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traumaticpsychologically or emotionally stressful in a way that can lead to serious mental and emotional problems
deducibleto determine by reasoning or deduction
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
compellingthat compels: such as
smatteringsuperficial piecemeal knowledge
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
onerousinvolving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully