2. Vocabulary Lesson 6 1. nepotism (n.): favoritism shown to
family or friends by those in power, especially in business or
hiring practices HINT: If you have a family member who works at
Home Depot, and you get a job there before someone who is more
qualified, this is a case of nepotism. 2. begrudge (v.): to resent
anothers success; to envy HINT: grudge 3. mandarin (n.): an
influential person; a member of an elite group HINT: You might know
a man who is successful and therefore, a mandarin. 4. glutinous
(adj.): gluey; sticky HINT: glue 5. enmity (n.): deep-seated
hostility, often mutual HINT: enemy 3. Vocabulary Lesson 6 6.
declaim (v.): to speak in a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering
manner HINT: claim 7. imbue (v.): to inspire or influence; to
saturate HINT: 8. gaff (n.): a pole with a large hook on one end
HINT: staff 9. quaff (v.): to drink in large quantities; to gulp
HINT: 10. bibliophile (n.): a lover of books HINT: biblio=books;
phile/o=lover of
