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English Vocab. 6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mandarin | An influential person; a member of an elite group |
| Glutinous | Gluey; sticky |
| Enmity | Deep-seated hostility; often mutual |
| Declaim | To speak in a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner |
| Imbue | To inspire or influence; to saturate |
| Gaff | A pole with a large hook on one end |
| Quaff | To drink in large quantities; to gulp |
| Bibliophile | A lover of books |