Fall Final Vocab Set 3

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insinuate

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VERB: 1. to say (something, especially something bad or insulting) in an indirect way

2. 2. to gradually make (yourself) a part of a group, a person's life, etc., often by behaving in a dishonest way

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covet

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VERB: 1. to desire wrongfully, inordinately, or without due regard for the rights of others

2. 2. exceptionally polite and attentive to women; courtly

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cleave

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1. VERB   1: to divide by or as if by a cutting blow; split   2: to adhere firmly and closely or loyally and unwaveringly

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lobby

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1. VERB   1: to try to influence the actions of (public officials, especially legislators)

2. 2: to urge or procure the passage of (a bill), by lobbying  

3. NOUN   a group of persons who work or conduct a campaign to influence members of a legislature to vote according to the group's special interest.

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coffers

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1. NOUN   1: a box or chest, especially one for valuables

2. 2: coffers, a treasury; funds

3. <The coffers of the organization were rapidly filled by the contributions.>

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gallant

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ADJ   1: brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous <a gallant knight> <a gallant rescue attempt>

2: exceptionally polite and attentive to women; courtly