| A | B |
| alleviate | to relieve or make more bearable |
| antidote | remedy to relieve effects of poison OR anything that offers relief |
| bedlam | confused and noisy scene |
| cajole | to urge or coax |
| glib | marked by ease of speaking/writing that shows lack of sincerity |
| haggard | having a tired look; worn out |
| immaculate | clean/spotless OR without a flaw/faultless |
| incessant | continual; going on without interruptions |
| indulgent | inclined to give in easily; lenient |
| loll | to sit back in relaxed way; sprawl OR to hang loosely; droop |
| pittance | very small amount esp money |
| pungent | having sharp taste/smell OR sharply critical; painfully direct |
| rue | to feel regret or sorrow over |
| strident | harsh/ grating; loud and shrill |
| vehement | intense; expressing strong feeling |