vocab 16 Flashcards
1
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to relieve or make more bearable
A
alleviate
2
Q
a remedy that relieves the effects of a poison
A
antidote
3
Q
a very confused and noisy scene
A
bedlam
4
Q
to urge with gentle and repeated requests; to coax
A
cajole
5
Q
marked by an ease in speaking or writing that often shows lack of concern or sincerity
A
glib
6
Q
having a tired look; worn out
A
haggard
7
Q
perfectly clean; spotless
A
immaculate
8
Q
going on without interruption; continual
A
incessant
9
Q
inclined to give in easily; lenient
A
indulgent
10
Q
to sit back in a relaxed way; to sprawl
A
loll
11
Q
a very small amount, especially of money
A
pittance
12
Q
having a sharp taste or smell
A
pungent
13
Q
to feel regret or sorrow over
A
rue
14
Q
harsh and grating; loud and shrill
A
strident
15
Q
expressing strong feeling; intense
A
vehement
