Wordly Wise #16 Study Guide

Alleviate

To relieve or make more bearable.

Antidote

A remedy that relieves the effects of a poison. Anything that offers relief from an undesirable condition.

Bedlam

A very confused and noisy scene.

Cajole

To urge with gentle and repeated requests; to coax.

Glib

Marked by an ease in speaking or writing that often shows lack of concern or sincerity.

Haggard

Having a tired look; worn out.

Immaculate

Perfectly clean; spotless. Without a flaw; faultless.

Incessant

Going on without interruption; continual.

Indulge

To give in too easily to the wishes of. To yield to.

Indulgent

Inclined to give in easily; lenient.

Loll

To sit back in a relaxed way; to sprawl. To hang loosely; to droop.

Pittance

A very small amount, especially of money.

Pungent

Having a sharp taste or smell. Sharply critical; painfully direct.

Rue

To feel regret or sorrow over.

Strident

Harsh and grating; loud and shrill.

Vehement

Expressing strong feeling; intense.