Lesson 6 Flashcards

1
Q

favoritism shown to family or friends

A

nepotism

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2
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to resent another’s success; to envy

A

begrudge

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3
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an influential person; a member of an elite group

A

mandarin

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4
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gluey; sticky

A

glutinous

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5
Q

deep-seated hostility, often mutual

A

enmity

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6
Q

to speak in a dramatic impassioned or blustering manner

A

declaim

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7
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to inspire or influence; to saturate

A

imbue

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8
Q

a pole with a large hook on one end

A

gaff

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9
Q

to drink in large quantities; tp gulp

A

quaff

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10
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a lover of books

A

bibliophile

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