English 1 Vocab #6 Flashcards

Vocab

1
Q

favoritism shown to family and friends by those shown
(NONE)

A

nepotism

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2
Q

to resent another’s success
syn?
ant?

A

begrudge
syn;resent
ant;forgive

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3
Q

an influential person;a member of an elite group

A

mandarin

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4
Q

gluey,sticky

A

glutinious

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5
Q

deep seated hostitaly often mutual
syn?
ant?

A

enmity
syn:hatred,antagonism
ant:friendship

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6
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to speak in a dramatic,impassionate, or blustering manner
syn?
ant?

A

Declaim
syn:trumpet
ant:whisper

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7
Q

to inspire or influence; to staurate
syn?

A

imbue
syn:instill,pervade

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8
Q

a pole with a large hook at the end
(NONE)

A

gaff

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9
Q

to drink in large quanities;to gulp
syn?
ant?

A

Quaff
syn;guzzle,swing
ant;sip

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10
Q

a lover of books

A

bibilophile

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