9th grade English Honors Vocabulary Lesson 6

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

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 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

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

4. 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