Vocabulary Word
Word: nepotism
Definition: favoritism (to a relative); CF. nephew
Definition: favoritism (to a relative); CF. nephew
More Vocab Words
::: matrimony - state of being married::: saga - Scandinavian myth; any legend; long heroic narrative
::: humility - humbleness of spirit
::: canker - any ulcerous sore; ulcer; any evil; CF. cancer
::: purge - remove or get rid of something or someone unwanted; eliminate; free from blame or guilt; cleanse or purify (esp. of sin, guilt, or defilement); N.
::: succulent - juicy; full of juice or sap; full of richness; N: succulent plant such as a cactus
::: cadet - student at a military school
::: retribution - deserved punishment for wrongdoing; punishment for offenses; compensation; vengeance; CF. pay back
::: grisly - ghastly; horrifying; Ex. grisly remains of the bodies
::: calamity - disaster; misery
