Vocab #6 Flashcards
1
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Nepotism
A
favoritism shown to family or friends
2
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Begrudge
A
to resent another’s success; to envy
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
6
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Declaim
A
to speak in a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner
7
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Imbue
A
to inspire or influence; to saturate
8
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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
10
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Bibliophile
A
a lover of books