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VOCAB 6
Term | Definition |
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Nepotism | favoritism shown to family or friends by those in power, especially in business or hiring practices |
Begrudge | to resent another's success; to envy (Ant. forgive) |
Mandarin | an influential person; member of elite group. |
Glutinous | gluey; sticky |
Enmity | deep-seated hostility, often mutual (Syn. hatred; antagonism) (Ant. friendship) |
Declaim | to speak in a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner (Syn. trumpet) (Ant. whisper) |
Imbue | to inspire or to influence; to saturate |
Gaff | a pole with a large hook on one end |
Quaff | to drink in large quantities; to gulp (Ant. sip) |
bibliophile | a lover of books |