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