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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.
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squirty99
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153889
Card Set
WW8 16
Description
Wordly Wise book 8 lesson 16
Updated
5/15/2012, 2:48:11 AM
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