Vocab Unit 6 Flashcards
nepotism
(n.) a favoritism shown to family or friends by those in power, especially in business or hiring practices
begrudge
(v.) to resent another’s success; to envy Syn: resent Ant: forgive
mandarin
(n.) an influential person; a member of an elite group
glutinous
(adj.) gleuy; sticky
enmity
(n.) deep-seated hostility, often mutual Syn: hatred; antagonism Ant: friendship
declaim
(v.) to speak in a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner Syn: trumpet Ant: whisper
imbue
(v.) to inspire or influence; to saturate Syn: instill; pervade
gaff
(n.) a pole with a large hook on one end
quaff
(v.) to drink in large quantities; to gulp Syn: guzzle; swig Ant: sip
bibliophile
(n.) a lover of books
(n.) a favoritism shown to family or friends by those in power, especially in business or hiring practices
nepotism
(v.) to resent another’s success; to envy Syn: resent Ant: forgive
begrudge
(n.) an influential person; a member of an elite group
mandarin
(adj.) gleuy; sticky
glutinous
(n.) deep-seated hostility, often mutual Syn: hatred; antagonism Ant: friendship
enmity
