Question 150
HardOriginal questionChoose the one word for: the practice of giving jobs unfairly to one's own relatives.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer C
Correct answer: C
Explanation
Nepotism is favouring your own relatives for jobs.
Worth noting
Favouritism is close but wider: it can mean favouring anyone, not only family.
- Concept
- One word for a phrase: "nepotism"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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