| A | B |
| 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 |
| Clamor | (n) a public outcry; any loud and continuous noise (v) to call for by loud, continued cries |
| Coincide | (v) to be full in agreement; to be the same in nature, character, or function; to happen at the same time |
| Cynical | (adj) incline 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 |