Why isn't the answer nepotism?
Ignoring the growing accusations of ------- , Governor Anderson appointed yet another of his personal friends to a well-compensated government position.
propriety
indolence
cronyism <--
sensationalism
nepotism
2007-12-26 12:42:27 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Nepotism is family but cronyism is friends.
2007-12-26 12:47:08 · answer #1 · answered by St N 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cronyism. But the sentence might sound better if it's rephrased as follows. "Brushing aside accusations of cronyism yet again, Governor Anderson...
Nepotism relates to family members exclusively.
2007-12-26 20:49:33 · answer #2 · answered by TK 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The answer cannot be nepotism because nepotism is when you appoint members of your family to positions. In this case the Governor is appointing his friends to government positions.
2007-12-26 21:05:01 · answer #3 · answered by Barry W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋