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power plus sat book 1 chapter 6
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9th Grade
12/05/2010

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Term
nepotism
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favoritism shown to family or friends by those in power, especially in buisness or hiring practices

Term
begrudge
Definition

to resent another's success; to envy

 

 

 

 

 

syn: resent

 

ant: forgive

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mandarin
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an influential person; a mmember of an elite group

 

 

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glutinous
Definition

gluey; sticky

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enmity
Definition

deep-seated hostility, often mutual

 

 

 

 

 

syn: hatred; antagonism

 

ant: friendship

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declaim
Definition

to speak in a dramtic, impassioned, or blustering manner

 

 

 

 

 

syn: trumpet

 

ant: whisper

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imbue
Definition

to inspire or influence; to saturate

 

 

 

 

 

syn: instill; pervade

 

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gaff
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a pole with a large hook on one end

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quaff
Definition

to drink in large quantities; to gulp

 

 

 

 

 

syn: guzzle; swig

 

ant: sip

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bibliophile
Definition

a lover of books

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