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17 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 that relieves the effects of a poison. 2. Anything that offers relief from an undesirable condition. |
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bedlam |
n. A very confused and noisy scene. |
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cajole |
v. To urge with gentle and repeated requests; to coax. |
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glib |
adj. Marked by an ease in speaking or writing that often shows lack of concern or sincerity. |
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haggard |
adj. Having a tired look; worn out. |
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immaculate |
adj. 1. Perfectly clean, spotless. 2. Without a flaw; faultless. |
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incessant |
adj. Going on without interruption; continual. |
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indulgent |
adj. 1. Inclined to give in easily; lenient. 2. To yield to. |
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loll |
v. 1. To sit back in a relaxed way; to sprawl. 2. To hang loosely; 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; painfully direct. |
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rue |
v. To feel regret or sorrow over. |
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strident |
adj. Harsh and grating; loud and shrill. |
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vehement |
adj. Expressing strong feeling; intense. |
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ubiquitous |
(adj.) present or existing everywhere |
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ephemeral |
(adj.) lasting only a short time, short-lived |
