Vocabulary Flashcard

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What does 'begrudge' mean?

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To envy someone the possession or enjoyment of something; to give reluctantly.

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What does 'imbue' mean?

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To inspire or permeate with a feeling or quality.

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What does 'declaim' mean?

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To speak rhetorically or passionately, often in a formal manner.

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What is a 'bibliophile'?

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A person who loves or collects books.

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What does 'enmity' mean?

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The state or feeling of being actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.

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What does 'principal' refer to in a school context?

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The head or leader of a school.

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What is 'nepotism'?

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The practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs.

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Provide an example of how to use 'begrudge' in a sentence.

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She did not begrudge her friend the success she had worked hard for.

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Provide an example of how to use 'imbue' in a sentence.

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The artist aimed to imbue her paintings with a sense of joy.

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Provide an example of how to use 'declaim' in a sentence.

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He declaimed against the injustices faced by the community.