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TermDefinition
authoritativeofficial, coming from a source that calls for obedience
bankruptin a state of financial ruin
clamora public outcry, any loud continuous noise
coincideto be in full agreement with, to be the same in nature/character, to happen at the same time
cynicalinclined to believe the worst of people, bitterly mocking
despota ruler who oppresses his/her subjects, a tyrant
feuda bitter, long-term quarrel, to fight or quarrel with
haggleto argue in a petty way, especially about a price
hardyable to bear up under difficult conditions/harsh treatment
harmoniousable to get along together well, combining different elements that blend
hoardto store up, save, a hidden store or supply
indisposedslightly ill, disinclined to do something
legacyan inheritance, something handed down from an ancestor
legitimatelawful, rightful, reasonable or justifiable
mirthmerry fun, gaiety, laughter
officiateto perform the duties of an office, to conduct a religious ceremony
partialnot complete, favoring one side over another
patronizegive one's business to as a regular customer/support, OR treat someone as inferior while appearing gracious
ritea ceremony, formal custom/practice
sagaciousshrewd, wise in a keen/practical way

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Terms 20
Creator coronak
Created March 4, 2009
Group Corona's Academic English 9 - UDHS
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  1. authoritative official, coming from a source that calls for obedience - 29 misses
  2. sagacious shrewd, wise in a keen/practical way - 27 misses
  3. coincide to be in full agreement with, to be the same in nature/character, to happen at the same time - 20 misses
  4. clamor a public outcry, any loud continuous noise - 19 misses
  5. legitimate lawful, rightful, reasonable or justifiable - 19 misses
  6. officiate to perform the duties of an office, to conduct a religious ceremony - 18 misses
  7. indisposed slightly ill, disinclined to do something - 14 misses