| A | B |
| authoritative | official, coming from a source requiring obedience |
| bankrupt | in a state of financial ruin |
| clamor | a public outcry; to call for by loud, continuous outcries |
| coincide | to be in full agreement; to happen at the same time |
| cynical | inclined to believe the worst of people |
| despot | a ruler who oppresses his or her subjects |
| feud | a bitter, long-term quarrel |
| haggle | to argue in a petty way, especially about a price |
| hardy | able to bear up under difficult or harsh conditions |
| harmonious | able to get along well together |
| hoard | to store up; save |
| indisposed | slightly ill; disinclined to do something |
| legacy | an inheritance; something handed down |
| legitimate | lawful; rightful; reasonable |
| murth | merry fun, laughter |
| officiate | to perform the duties of an office |
| partial | not complete; favoring one side or another |
| patronize | to give one's business to regularly as a customer; to treat someone inferior while being kind |
| rite | a ceremony; any formal custom or practice |
| sagacious | shrewd; wise in a keen, practical way |