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begrudge (V) |
to envy someones possesion or enjoymentof something Synonyms: envy, resent |
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bibliophile (N) |
someone who loves books Synonyms:bookworm, book lover |
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declaim (V) |
utter or deliver words or a speech in a rhetorical or impassioned way, as if to an audience. Synonyms: recite, dercy |
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enmity (n) |
the state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something. synonyms:hostility,anamosity. |
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Gaff(n) |
a stick with a hook, or a barbed spear, for landing large fish. Synonyms: job, outfit |
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glutinous
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the nature of glue synonyms: gluey; viscid; sticky |
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imbue |
to inspire, as with feelings, opinions synonyms: infuse, saturate |
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mandarin |
the standard Chinese language |
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nepotism |
patronage bestowed or favoritism shown on the basis of family relationship, as in business and politics Synonyms:bais ,inequal |
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quaff |
to drink a beverage, especially an intoxicating one, copiously and with hearty enjoyment. synonyms: gulp, swallow |
