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Adv Frosh 70 Vocab 6
Advanced Frosh English 1st tri Vocabulary Chapter 6
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| indisposed | (adj) slightly ill |
| stark | (adj) grim and barren |
| commandeer | (v) to seize property for official use |
| sally | (v) to rush forward suddenly, usually from a defensive position |
| cadence | (n) the rhythmic flow of an activity, especially marching or dancing |
| nepotism | (n) favoritism shown to family or friends in power, especially in business or hiring practices |
| begrudge | (v) to resent another's success; to envy |
| mandarin | (n) an influential person; a member of an elite group |
| glutinous | (adj) gluey, sticky |
| enmity | (n) deep-seated hostility, often mutual |
| declaim | (v) to speak with a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner |
| imbue | (v) to inspire or influence; to saturate |
| gaffe | (n) an embarrassing public mistake or remark |
| quaff | (v) to drink in large quantities; to gulp |
| bibliophile | (n) a lover of books |