Chap. 6 Flashcards
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Begrudge
A
To resent another’s success; to envy
Syn: resent
Ant: forgive
1
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Nepotism
A
Favoritism shown to family or friends by those in power, especially in business or hiring practices
2
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Mandarin
A
An influential person; a member of an elite group
3
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Glutinous
A
Gluey; sticky
4
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Enmity
A
Deep-seated hostility; often mutual
Syn: hatred, antagonism
Ant: friendship
5
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Declaim
A
To speak in a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner
Syn: trumpet
Ant: whisper
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Imbue
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To inspire or influence, to saturate
Syn: instill, pervade
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Gaff
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A pole with a large hook on one end
8
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Quaff
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To drink in large quantities; to gulp
Syn: quzzle, swig
Ant: sip
9
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Bibliophile
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A lover of books
