Lesson VI Vocab Flashcards
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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Begrudge
A
To resent another’s success, to envy
Syn: resent
Ant: forgive
3
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Mandarin
A
An influential person, a member of an elite group
4
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Glutinous
A
Gluey, sticky
5
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Enmity
A
Deep-seated hostility, often mutual
Syn: hatred, antagonism
Ant: friendship
6
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Declaim
A
To speak in a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner
Sny: trumpet
Ant: whisper
7
Q
Imbue
A
To inspire or influence, to saturate
Sny: instill, pervade
8
Q
Gaff
A
A pole with a large hook on one end
9
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Quaff
A
To drink in large quantities, to gulp
Syn: guzzle, swig
Ant: sip
10
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Bibliophile
A
A lover of books
