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
Craig, the younger brother, secretly begrudged Brian’s fortune.
Begrudge Verb To resent another’s success; to envy Synonyms: resent Antonyms: forgive
Mandarin
Mandarins and bureaucrats discussed the state of the economy during the summit.
Mandarin Noun An influential person; a member of an elite group
Glutinous
The bread dough was in a glutinous mass that stuck to anything it touched.
Glutinous Adjective Gluey; sticky
Enmity
Angry stares revealed the mutual enmity between Camden and Jacob.
Enmity Noun Deep-seated hostility, often mutual Synonyms: hatred, antagonism Antonyms: friendship
Declaim
At the debate, each politician declaimed against the policies of the others.
Declaim Verb To speak in a dramatic, impassioned, or blustering manner Synonyms: trumpet Antonyms: whisper
Gaff
The fisherman used a gaff to drag the heavy swordfish onto the boat.
Gaff Noun A pole with a large hook on one end
Quaff
The old captain quaffed his ale and then ordered another stein.
Quaff Verb To drink in large quantities, to gulp Synonyms: guzzle, swig Antonyms: sip
Bibliophile
The bibliophile was thrilled to get a job at the library.
Bibliophile Noun A lover of books
Intricate
Our teacher took us through the intricate solution to the equation step by step.
Intricate Adjective Complicated; difficult to understand Synonyms: complex, convoluted Antonyms: simple, uncomplicated, uninvolved
Enriched
Morose
It is not fair to call him a morose person just because he was depressed when you met him.
Morose Adjective Having a gloomy or sullen manner; not friendly or sociable Synonyms: morbid, gloomy, troubled, mournful Antonyms: cheerful, happy, optimistic
Paramount
Voters should insist that candidates for high office address the paramount issues facing our society.
Paramount Adjective Chief in importance, above all others Synonyms: supreme, foremost, primary, dominant Antonyms: secondary, minor
Superfluous
Neat and well-organized people know how to eliminate all superfluous clutter.
Superfluous Adjective Exceeding what is sufficient or required, excess, Synonyms: surplus, extra, unnecessary Antonyms: necessary, essential, vital, indispensable
Tenacious
Athletes must be tenacious in the pursuit of excellence if they hope to become Olympic champions.
Tenacious Adjective Holding fast; holding together firmly; persistent Synonyms: obstinate, stubborn, dogged Antonyms: yielding, weak, gentle, lax, slack
Imbue
Her hard-working mother imbued Jane with a solid work ethic.
Imbue Verb To inspire or influence; to saturate Synonyms: instill, pervade