Vocab Lesson 16

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 interruption; continual.

Question 9

indulgent

Answer 9

Inclined to give in easily; lenient.

Question 10

indulge

Answer 10

To give in too easily to the wishes of.

To yield to.

Question 11

loll

Answer 11

To sit back in a relaxed way; to sprawl.

To hang loosely; to droop.

Question 12

pittance

Answer 12

A very small amount, especially of money.

Question 13

pungent

Answer 13

Having a sharp taste or smell.

Sharply critical; painfully direct.

Question 14

rue

Answer 14

To feel regret or sorrow over.

Question 15

strident

Answer 15

Harsh and grating; loud and shrill.

Question 16

vehement

Answer 16

Expressing strong feeling; intense.