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