Java Games: Flashcards, matching, concentration, and word search.

Unit 14

AB
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



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