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10 Cards in this Set
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begrudge
verb |
to envy or resent the pleasure or good fortune of someone
synonyms, resent/covet |
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bibliophile (N) |
a person who loves or collects books, especially as examples of fine or unusual printing, binding, or the like.
s= scholar/ savant
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declaim (V) |
to speak aloud in an oratorical manner; make a formal speech
s=speak/ recite |
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enmity (N) |
a feeling or condition of hostility; hatred; ill will; animosity; antagonism.
s=dislike/ bad blood |
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gaff (N) |
an iron hook with a handle for landing large fish.
s=gear/job |
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glutinous (ADJ) |
of the nature of glue; gluey; viscid; sticky.
s=stiff/ thick |
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imbue (V) |
to impregnate or inspire, as with feelings, opinions, etc
s=invest/ diffuse |
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mandarin (N) |
(in the Chinese Empire) a member of any of the nine ranks of public officials, each distinguished by a particular kind of button worn on the cap.
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nepotism (N) |
patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics:
s=bias/treatment
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quaff (V) |
to drink a beverage, especially an intoxicating one, copiously and with hearty enjoyment.
s=gulp/sip |
