2. Vocabulary Lesson 6
1. nepotism (n.): favoritism shown to family or friends by those in
power, especially in business or hiring practices
HINT: If you have a family member who works at Home Depot, and
you get a job there before someone who is more qualified, this is a
case of nepotism.
2. begrudge (v.): to resent another’s success; to envy
HINT: grudge
3. mandarin (n.): an influential person; a member of an elite group
HINT: You might know a man who is successful and therefore, a
mandarin.
4. glutinous (adj.): gluey; sticky
HINT: glue
5. enmity (n.): deep-seated hostility, often mutual
HINT: enemy
3. Vocabulary Lesson 6
6. declaim (v.): to speak in a dramatic, impassioned,
or blustering manner
HINT: claim
7. imbue (v.): to inspire or influence; to saturate
HINT:
8. gaff (n.): a pole with a large hook on one end
HINT: staff
9. quaff (v.): to drink in large quantities; to gulp
HINT:
10. bibliophile (n.): a lover of books
HINT: biblio=books; phile/o=lover of
4. Extra Words!
11. sporadic(adj.)occurring irregularly
HINT:
12. stagnant(adj.)motionless; dull
HINT:
13. stolid(adj.)impassive; not easily stirred or moved
mentally; unemotional; impassive
HINT: solid
14. strident(adj.)loud and harsh
HINT:
15. superfluous(adj.)unnecessary; extra
HINT: super saver
