Vocabulary Workshop Level B Unit 15 Quizizz Quizzes
Introduction
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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 outcries |
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-term quarrel; (v.) to fight or quarrel with |
haggle |
(v.) to argue in a petty
way, especially about a price |
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 |