sadlier unit 15 definitions

definitions

authoritative

(adj.) official, coming from a source that calls for obedience or belief; dictatorial

bankrupt

(adj.) in a state of financial ruin; (v.) to ruin financially; (n.) one who has been ruined financially

clamor

(n.) a public outcry; any loud and continued noise; (v.) to call for by loud, continued by out cries

coincide

(v.) to be in full agreement; to be the same in nature, character, or function; to happen at the same time

cynical

(adj.) inclined to believe the worst of people; bitterly mocking or sneering

despot

(n.) a ruler who oppresses his or her subjects, a tyrant

feud

(n.) a bitter, long (V.) to fight or quarrel with

haggle

(v.) to argue in a petty way, especially about a piece

hardy

(adj.) able to bear up under difficult conditions or harsh treatment; brave and tough

harmonious

(adj.) able to get along together well; combining different elements that blend pleasingly; melodious

hoard

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

indisposed

(adj., part.) slightly ill; disinclined to do something

legacy

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

legitimate

(adj.) lawful. rightful; reasonable, justifiable

mirth

(n.) merry fun, gaiety; laughter

officiate

(v.) to perform the duties of an office; to conduct a religious ceremony; to referee

partial

(adj.) not complete; favoring one side over another; showing a strong liking for someone or something

patronize

(v.) to give one's business to regularly as a customer; to support, provide financial help; to treat someone as an inferior while making a show of being kind or gracious

rite

(n.) a ceremony; the customary form of a ceremony; any formal custom or practice

sagacious

(adj.) shrewd; wise in a keen, practical way