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nepotism

/ˈnɛpətɪzəm/

ne · po · tism ˈnɛ · pə · tɪzəm

English Definition

n. favoritism; cronyism; bias

中文释义

裙带关系；任人唯亲

Significado en Español

nepotismo

한국어 뜻

족벌주의, 친인척 등용

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

chủ nghĩa gia đình, bổ nhiệm người thân

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧

nepos (nephew) + ism→ nepotism.

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which word is the closest synonym for “nepotism” as used in the sentence: “The CEO was accused of nepotism after hiring his cousin for the management role despite her lack of qualifications”?

A Favoritism
B Effort
C Honesty
D Respect

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A — Favoritism. “nepotism” means n. favoritism; cronyism; bias

Common questions about “nepotism”

What does “nepotism” mean?

nepotism — n. favoritism; cronyism; bias. In Chinese: 裙带关系；任人唯亲.

How do you pronounce “nepotism”?

nepotism is pronounced /ˈnɛpətɪzəm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ne · po · tism.

Is “nepotism” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. nepotism appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “nepotism”?

nepos (nephew) + ism→ nepotism.

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nepotism

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

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