Chapter 16

Question 1

alleviate

Answer 1

v. to relieve or make more bearable

Question 2

antidote

Answer 2

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

2. anything that offers relief from an undesirable condition

Question 3

badlam

Answer 3

n. a very confused and noisy scene or situation

Question 4

cajole

Answer 4

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

Question 5

glib

Answer 5

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

Question 6

haggard

Answer 6

adj. having a tired look; worn out

Question 7

immaculate

Answer 7

adj. perfectly clean; spotless

2. without a flaw; faultless

Question 8

incessant

Answer 8

adj. going on without interruption; continual

Question 9

indulgent

Answer 9

adj. inclined to give in easily; lenient

Question 10

indulge

Answer 10

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

2. to yield to

Question 11

loll

Answer 11

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

2. to hang loosely; to droop

Question 12

pittance

Answer 12

n. a very small of amount, especially of money

Question 13

pungent

Answer 13

adj. 1. having sharp smell or taste

2. sharply critical; painfully direct

Question 14

rue

Answer 14

v. to feel regret or sorrow over

Question 15

strident

Answer 15

adj. harsh and grating; loud and shrill

Question 16

vehement

Answer 16

adj. expressing strong feeling; intense