| A | B |
|---|
| alleviate | v. To relieve or make more bearable. |
| antidote | n. 1. A remedy that relieves the effects of a poison. 2. Anything that offers relief from an undesirable condition. |
| bedlam | n. A very confused & noisy scene. |
| cajole | v. To urge w/ gentle & repeated requests; to coax. |
| glib | adj. Marked by an ease in speaking or writing that often shows lack of concern or sincerity. |
| haggard | adj. Having a tired look; worn out. |
| immaculate | adj. 1. Perfectly clean; spotless. 2. Without a flaw; faultless. |
| incessant | adj. Going on without interruption; continual. |
| indulgent | adj. Inclined to give in easily; lenient. |
| loll | v. 1. To sit back in a relaxed way; to sprawl. 2. To hand loosely; to droop. |
| pittance | n. A very small amount, especially of money. |
| pungent | adj. 1. Having a sharp taste or smell. 2. Sharply critical; painfully direct. |
| rue | v. To feel regret or sorrow over. |
| strident | adj. Harsh & grating; loud & shrill. |
| vehement | adj. Expressing strong feeling; intense. |
