Vocab. 8 Lesson 15

Question 1

alleviate

Answer 1

to relieve or make more bearable

Question 2

antidote

Answer 2

a remedy that relieves the effects of a poison. anything that offers relief from an undesirable condition

Question 3

bedlam

Answer 3

a very confused and noisy scene

Question 4

cajole

Answer 4

to urge with gentle and repeated requests; to coax

Question 5

glib

Answer 5

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

Question 6

haggard

Answer 6

having a tired look; worn out

Question 7

immaculate

Answer 7

perfectly clean; spotless. without a flaw; faultless

Question 8

incessant

Answer 8

going on without interruptions; continual

Question 9

indulgent

Answer 9

inclined to give in easily; lenient. to give in too easily to the wishes of. to yield to

Question 10

loll

Answer 10

to sit back in a relaxed way; to sprawl. to hang loosely; to droop

Question 11

pittance

Answer 11

a very small amount, especially of money

Question 12

pungent

Answer 12

having a sharp taste or smell. sharply critical; painfully direct

Question 13

rue

Answer 13

to feel regret or sorrow over

Question 14

strident

Answer 14

harsh and grating; loud and shrill

Question 15

vehement

Answer 15

expressing strong feeling; intense