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alleviate

v. To relieve or make more bearable.
antidote

n. 1. A remedy that relieves the effects of a poison.

2. Anything that offers relief from an undesirable condition.
bedlam

n. A very confused and noisy scene.
cajole

v. To urge with gentle and repeated requests; to coax.
glib

adj. Marked by an ease in speaking or writing that often shows lack of concern or sincerity.
haggard

adj. Having a tired look; worn out.
immaculate

adj. 1. Perfectly clean; spotless.

2. Without a flaw; faultless.
incessant

adj. Going on without interruption; continual.
indulgent

indulge

adj. Inclined to give in easily; lenient.

v. 1. To give in too easily to the wishes of.

2. To yield to.
loll

v. 1. To sit back in a relaxed way; to sprawl.

2. To hang loosely; to droop.
pittance

n. A very small amount, especially of money.
Having a sharp taste or smell.

adj. 1. Having a sharp taste or smell.

2. Sharply critical; painfully direct.
rue

v. Sharply critical; painfully direct.
strident

adj. Harsh and grating; loud and shrill.
vehement

adj. Expressing strong feeling; intense.