Lesson 16 Flashcards
Antidote
1&2 noun
1 a remedy that relieves the effects of a poison
2 anything that offers relief from an undesirable condition
Alleviate
1 verb
1 to relieve or make more bearable
Bedlam
1 noun
1 a very confused and noisy scene or situation
Cajole
1 verb
1 to urge gentle and repeated requests; to coax
Glib
1 adjective
1 marked by an ease in speaking or writing that often shows lack of concern or sincerity
Haggard
1 adjective
1 having a tired look; worn out
Immaculate
1&2 adjective
1 perfectly clean; spotless
2 without a flaw; faultless
Incessant
1 adjective
1 going on without interruption; continual
Indulgent
1 adjective
2&3 verb, indulge
1 inclined to give in easily; lenient
2 to give in too easily to the wishes of
3 to yield to
Loll
1&2 verb
1 to sit back in a relaxed way; to sprawl
2 to hang loosely; to droop
Pittance
1 noun
1 a very small amount, especially of money
Pungent
1&2 adjective
1 having a sharp taste or smell
2 sharply critical; painfully direct
Rue
1 verb
1 to feel regret or sorrow over
Strident
1 adjective
1 harsh and grating; loud and shrill
Vehement
1 adjective
1 expressing strong feeling; intense
