| A | B |
| authoritative | reliable, authoritarian |
| bankrupt | flat broke, insolvent |
| clamor | uproar, din, racket; to cry out for |
| coincide | agree, concur, match |
| cynical | skeptical, sarcastic, contemptuous |
| despot | dictator, autocrat, strongman |
| feud | dispute, vendetta |
| haggle | bargain with, dicker with, wrangle |
| hardy | rugged, sturdy, resolute, stalwart |
| harmonious | agreeable, compatible, tuneful |
| hoard | amass, stockpile, cache |
| indisposed | ailing, unwell, reluctant |
| legacy | bequest, heritage |
| legitimate | legal, right, proper, genuine |
| mirth | merriment, glee |
| officiate | chair, preside, emcee, moderate |
| partial | incomplete, biased, prejudiced, fond of |
| patronize | do business with, deal with, trade with |
| rite | observance, ritual, liturgy |
| sagacious | smart, clever, astute |
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