| 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 gives relief to an undesirable condition |
| bedlam | a very confused and noisy scene |
| cajole | to urge with gentle and repeated requests; 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. perfectly clean, spotless, 2. without a flaw, faultless |
| incessant | going on without interruption, continual |
| indulgent | adj. inclined to give in easily; lenient |
| loll | v. to sit back in a relaxed way; to sprawl 2. to hang loosely, to drape |
| pittance | a very small amount, especially of money |
| pungent | adj. having a sharp taste or smell. 2. sharply critical, painfully direct |
| rue | v. to feel regret or sorrow over |
| strident | adj. harsh and grating; loud and shrill |
| vehement | adj. expressing strong feeling, intense |
| indulge | v. to give in too easily to the wishes of 2. to yield to |
