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nepotism
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n. favoritism shown to family or friends by those in power, especially in business or hiring practices
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begrudge
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v. to resent another's success; to envy
syn: resent ant: forgive |
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mandarin
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n. an influential person; a member of an elite group
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glutinous
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adj. gluey; sticky
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enmity
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n. deep-seated hostility, often mutual
syn: hatred; antagonism ant: friendship |
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declaim
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v. to speak in a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner
syn: trumpet ant: whisper |
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imbue
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v. to inspire or influence; to saturate
syn: instill; pervade |
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gaff
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n. a pole with a large hook on one end
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quaff
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v. to drink in large quantities; to gulp
syn: guzzle; swig ant: sip |
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bibliophile
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n. a lover of books
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