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