Vocab. unit 15 Crossword
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1) a ruler who oppresses his or her subjects, a tyrant -- synonyms: dictator, autocrat, strongman2) to perform the duties of an office; to conduct a religious ceremony; to referee -- synonyms: chair, emcee, moderate3) able to get along together well; combining different elements that blend pleasingly; melodious -- synonyms: agreeable, compatible, tuneful -- antonyms: harsh, grating, discordant4) a ceremony; the customary form of a ceremony; any formal custom or practice -- synonyms: observance, liturgy5) in a state of financial ruin; to ruin financially, one who has been ruined financially -- synonyms: flat broke, insolvent -- antonyms: financially sound, solvent6) lawful, rightful; reasonable, justifiable -- synonyms: legal, right, proper, genuine -- antonyms: unlawful, illegal, improper, unauthorized9) slightly ill; disinclined to do something -- synonyms: unwell, reluctant -- antonyms: healthy, willijng, eager10) to store up, save; a hidden store or supply -- synonyms: amass, reserve, cache -- antonyms: waste, throw away, squander13) to be in full agreement; to be the same in nature, character, or function; to happen at the same time -- synonyms: concur, match15) an inheritance; something handed down from an ancestor or from the past -- synonyms: bequest. heritage16) able to bear up under difficult conditions or harsh treatment; brave and tough -- synonyms: rugged, sturdy, resolute, stalwart -- antonyms: feeble, weak19) to argue in a petty way, especially about a price -- synonyms: bargain with, wrangle |
Across:
7) 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 -- synonyms: do business with, deal with, trade with -- antonyms: boycott, refuse to deal with8) merry, fun, gaiety; laughter -- synonyms: merriment, glee -- antonyms: gloom, sorrow11) official, coming from a source that calls for obedience or belief; dictatorial -- synonyms: reliable, authoritarian -- antonyms: unofficial, unreliable12) a bitter, long-term quarrel; to fight or quarrel with -- synonyms: grudge, vendetta -- antonyms: pact, agreement, harmony, concord14) not complete, favoring one side over another; showing a strong liking for someone or something -- synonyms: biased, prejudiced, fond of -- antonyms: complete, fair, just, unbiased17) shrewd, wise in a keen, practical way -- synonyms: smart, astute -- antonyms: silly, ill-advised, dopey18) a public outcry; any loud and continued noise; to call for by loud, continued outcries -- synonyms: uproar, din, racket; cry out for -- syonyms: uproar, din, racket; cry out for20) inclined to believe the worst of people; bitterly mocking or sneering -- synonyms: skeptical, sarcastic, contemptuous -- antonyms: hopeful, optimistic |
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