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15 Cards in this Set
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Alleviate |
V. to relieve or make more bearable |
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Antidote |
N. 1. A remedy to relieve the effects of a poison 2. Anything that offers relief from any undesirable condition |
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Bedlam |
N. A very confused and noisy scene or situation |
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Cajole |
V. To urge with gentle and repeated requests or to coax |
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glib |
Adj. Marks by ease in speaking or writing that often shows lack of concern or sincerity |
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Haggard |
Adj.Have a tired look or worn out |
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Immaculate |
Adj. 1. Perfectly clean or spotless |
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Incessant |
Adj Going on without interruption or continual |
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Indulgent |
Adj. Inclined to give in easily or lenient 2. To yield to |
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Loll |
V. One. To sit back and relax way or to sprawl 2.To hang loosely or to droop |
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Pittance |
N. A very small amount especially of money |
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Pungent |
Adj 1. Having a sharp taste or smell 2. sharply critical and painfully direct |
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Rue |
V. The feel regret or sorrow over. |
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Strident |
Adj. Harsh and granting or loud and shrill |
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Vehement |
Adj. Expecting strong feelings or intense |
