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Lesson 6vocab
lesson 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |