English Vocab Week 6 Flashcards
1
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Nepotism
A
n. favoritism shown to family or friends by those in power, especially in business or hiring practices
2
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Begrudge
A
v. to resent another’s success; to envy
3
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Begrudge syn
A
resent
4
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Begrudge ant
A
forgive
5
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Mandarin
A
n. an influential person; a member of an elite group
6
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Glutinous
A
adj. gluey; sticky
7
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Enmity
A
n. deep-seated hostility, often mutual
8
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Enmity syn
A
hatred; antagonism
9
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Enmity ant
A
friendship
10
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Declaim
A
v. to speak in a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner
11
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Declaim syn
A
trumpet
12
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Declaim ant
A
whisper
13
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Imbue
A
v. to inspire or influence; to saturate
14
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Imbue syn
A
instill; pervade
15
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Gaff
A
n. a pole with a large hook on one end
