nepotism ne pə tih zəm noun favoritism shown to a near relative, as in preferential hiring or patronage. example: The governor was accused of nepotism after he hired his mother to fill…
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austere
austere aw stir adjective 1. having a stern or solemn appearance or personality. example: The austere clergyman was somewhat frightening to the children. 2. having nothing more than what is strictly necessary;…
pelf
pelf noun money or wealth, usually regarded with disapproval or contempt. example: The robbers were discovered in a barn, huddled over their pelf.
equivocal
e·quiv·o·cal ih kwI və kəl adjective 1. having at least two plausible alternative meanings, often intentionally so, as to deceive; ambiguous. example: We had hoped that her answer would help us make…
festoon
festoon fe stun noun 1. a decorative chain or strip of ribbons, flowers, leaves, or the like, suspended at the ends and hung in a curve. example: Festoons of flowers decorated the…