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Lesson 6vocab
lesson 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 |
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 |