vocab 16 Flashcards

1
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alleviate

A

to relieve or make more bearable

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2
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antidote

A

a remedy that relieves an undesirable condition

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3
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bedlam

A

confused or noisy scene

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4
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cajole

A

to urge with gentle and repeated requests

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5
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glib

A

an ease in speaking or writing for their own good

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6
Q

haggard

A

having a tired look

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7
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immaculate

A

perfectly clean

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8
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incessant

A

going on without interruption

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9
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indulgent

A

inclined to easily give in

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10
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loll

A

to sit back in a relaxed way

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11
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pungent

A

having sharp taste or smell

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12
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pittance

A

very small amount $

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13
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rue

A

to feel regret or sorrow over

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14
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strident

A

harsh and grating

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15
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vehement

A

expressing strong feeling

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16
Q

bonus word p

A

paradox

something that seems to be impossible at first but turns out to be true