English I Honors Vocab 6

English I HonorsVocabulary Lesson 6
October 5, 2009
Ms. Barletta
cbarletta@dphds.org

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 another’s 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

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

Extra Words!
11. sporadic(adj.)occurring irregularly
HINT:
12. stagnant(adj.)motionless; dull
HINT:
13. stolid(adj.)impassive; not easily stirred or moved mentally; unemotional; impassive
HINT: solid
14. strident(adj.)loud and harsh
HINT:
15. superfluous(adj.)unnecessary; extra
HINT: super saver