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Lesson 6 Vocabulary

Lesson 6 Vocabulary. Mrs. Frazee. Nepotism. I was qualified for the job, but Uncle Mike refused to hire me because he did not want me to be accused of nepotism. Nepotism. Noun Favoritism shown to family or friends by those in power, especially in business or hiring practices. Begrudge.

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Lesson 6 Vocabulary

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  1. Lesson 6 Vocabulary Mrs. Frazee

  2. Nepotism

  3. I was qualified for the job, but Uncle Mike refused to hire me because he did not want me to be accused of nepotism.

  4. Nepotism • Noun • Favoritism shown to family or friends by those in power, especially in business or hiring practices

  5. Begrudge

  6. Craig, the younger brother, secretly begrudged Brian’s fortune.

  7. Begrudge • Verb • To resent another’s success; to envy • Synonyms: resent • Antonyms: forgive

  8. Mandarin

  9. Mandarins and bureaucrats discussed the state of the economy during the summit.

  10. Mandarin • Noun • An influential person; a member of an elite group

  11. Glutinous

  12. The bread dough was in a glutinous mass that stuck to anything it touched.

  13. Glutinous • Adjective • Gluey; sticky

  14. Enmity

  15. Angry stares revealed the mutual enmity between Camden and Jacob.

  16. Enmity • Noun • Deep-seated hostility, often mutual Synonyms: hatred, antagonism Antonyms: friendship

  17. Declaim

  18. At the debate, each politician declaimed against the policies of the others.

  19. Declaim • Verb • To speak in a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner • Synonyms: trumpet • Antonyms: whisper

  20. Gaff

  21. The fisherman used a gaff to drag the heavy swordfish onto the boat.

  22. Gaff • Noun • A pole with a large hook on one end

  23. Quaff

  24. Quaff The old captain quaffed his ale and then ordered another stein.

  25. Quaff • Verb • To drink in large quantities, to gulp • Synonyms: guzzle, swig • Antonyms: sip

  26. Bibliophile

  27. The bibliophile was thrilled to get a job at the library.

  28. Bibliophile • Noun • A lover of books

  29. Intricate

  30. Our teacher took us through the intricate solution to the equation step by step.

  31. Intricate • Adjective • Complicated; difficult to understand • Synonyms: complex, convoluted • Antonyms: simple, uncomplicated, uninvolved

  32. Enriched

  33. Morose

  34. It is not fair to call him a morose person just because he was depressed when you met him.

  35. Morose • Adjective • Having a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable • Synonyms: morbid, gloomy, troubled, mournful • Antonyms: cheerful, happy, optimistic

  36. Paramount

  37. Voters should insist that candidates for high office address the paramount issues facing our society.

  38. Paramount • Adjective • Chief in importance, above all others • Synonyms: supreme, foremost, primary, dominant • Antonyms: secondary, minor

  39. Superfluous

  40. Neat and well-organized people know how to eliminate all superfluous clutter.

  41. Superfluous • Adjective • Exceeding what is sufficient or required, excess, • Synonyms: surplus, extra, unnecessary • Antonyms: necessary, essential, vital, indispensable

  42. Tenacious

  43. Athletes must be tenacious in the pursuit of excellence if they hope to become Olympic champions.

  44. Tenacious • Adjective • Holding fast; holding together firmly; persistent • Synonyms: obstinate, stubborn, dogged • Antonyms: yielding, weak, gentle, lax, slack

  45. Imbue

  46. Her hard-working mother imbued Jane with a solid work ethic.

  47. Imbue • Verb • To inspire or influence; to saturate • Synonyms: instill, pervade

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