Wordly Wise Chapter 16

Question 0

Antidote

Answer 0

a remedy that relieves the effect of a poison

anything that offers relief from an undesirable condition

Question 1

Alleviate

Answer 1

to relieve or make more bearable

Question 2

Bedlam

Answer 2

a very confused and noisy scene or situatuion

Question 3

Cajole

Answer 3

to urge with gentle and repeated requests; to coax

Question 4

Gilb

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Haggard

Answer 5

having a tired look; worn out

Question 6

Immaculate

Answer 6

perfectly clean; spotless

without a flaw; faultless

Question 7

Incessant

Answer 7

Going on without interruption; continual

Question 8

Indulgent

Answer 8

Inclined to give in easily; lenient

Question 9

Indulge

Answer 9

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