Vocabulary Workshop Level B - Unit 15

authoritative

Official, dictatorial; source calling for obedience or belief

bankrupt

(adj.) in financial ruin; (v.) to ruin financially; (n.) financially ruined person

clamor

(n.) public outcry; loud noise; (v.) call for by loud outcries

coincide

(v.) be in full agreement; happen simultaneously

cynical

Inclined to believe the worst; sarcastic

despot

Ruler who oppresses; tyrant

haggle

(v.) argue, especially about a price

hardy

Brave, tough; able to bear harsh conditions

harmonious

Getting along well; blending elements pleasingly

hoard

(v.) store up, save; (n.) hidden supply

indisposed

(adj.) slightly ill; disinclined to do something

legacy

(n.) inheritance; something handed down from the past

legitimate

(adj.) lawful, rightful; reasonable

mirth

(n.) merry fun, gaiety; laughter

officiate

(v.) perform duties of an office or ceremony

partial

(adj.) not complete; favoring one side; showing strong liking

patronize

(v.) support financially; treat as inferior while being gracious

rite

(n.) ceremony; formal custom or practice

sagacious

(adj.) shrewd, wise in a practical way

feud

(n.) a bitter, long term quarrel: (v.) to fight or quarrel with