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Wordly Wise 8.16
Wordly Wise Book 8 Lesson 16
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| alleviate | To relieve or make more bearable. |
| antidote | A remedy that relieves the effects of a poison. Anything that offers relief from an undesirable condition. |
| bedlam | A very confused and noisy scene or situation. |
| cajole | To urge with gentle and repeated requests; to coax. |
| glib | Marked by an ease in speaking or writing that often shows lack of concern or sincerity. |
| haggard | Having a tired look; worn out. |
| immaculate | Perfectly clean; spotless. Without a flaw; faultless. |
| incessant | Going on without interruption; continual. |
| indulgent | Inclined to give in easily; lenient. To give in too easily to the wishes of. To yield to. |
| loll | To sit back in a relaxed way; to sprawl. |
| pittance | A very small amount, especially of money. |
| pungent | Having a sharp taste or smell. Sharply critical; painfully direct |
| rue | To feel regret or sorrow over. |
| strident | Harsh and grating; loud and shrill. |
| vehement | Expressing strong feeling; intense. |