Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Favoring relatives or friends when giving jobs or benefits, rather than treating everyone equally.

Example: The company's policy against nepotism ensures that all candidates are considered fairly for positions.

Definition: A person who gives jobs or advantages to their family or friends, often in a way that is unfair to others.

Example: The manager was accused of being a nepotist after hiring his cousin for the position instead of a more qualified candidate.

Definition: Relating to the practice of giving jobs or advantages to family members instead of to people who are more qualified.

Example: The company's nepotistic hiring practices led to a lack of diversity in the workplace.

Definition: A silvery, metallic element that is radioactive and has the atomic number 93. It is found in small amounts in uranium ores and is created in nuclear reactions. It is similar to uranium and is used in nuclear reactors.

Example: Neptunium is used in some types of nuclear reactors and research.

Definition: Describing a leaf or plant part that has veins running through it.

Example: The nervate leaves of the plant are easily recognizable due to their distinct vein patterns.

Definition: A pattern or arrangement of veins or nerves in a plant or animal.

Example: The nervation of the leaf helps in understanding its classification.

Definition: A cordlike structure in the body that carries signals between the brain and other parts, or a sensitive topic that can provoke strong feelings.

Example: The doctor explained how the nerve sends signals to the muscles.

Definition: To provide someone with the strength or courage to do something difficult or challenging.

Example: She needed to nerve herself before speaking in front of the large audience.

Definition: In a way that shows no nerves or anxiety; calmly and without fear.

Example: She spoke nervelessly during the presentation, impressing everyone with her confidence.

Definition: Feeling worried or anxious about something; easily upset or agitated.

Example: She felt nervous before giving her speech in front of the large audience.

Definition: In a way that shows you are anxious or worried.

Example: She spoke nervously during her presentation.