Wordly Wise Grade 8 Lesson 16

Mrs. Dare (United States of America)
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  1. alleviate
    provide physical relief, as from pain
  2. antidote
    a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
  3. bedlam
    a state of extreme confusion and disorder
  4. cajole
    influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  5. glib
    artfully persuasive in speech
  6. haggard
    showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
  7. immaculate
    completely neat and clean
  8. incessant
    uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
  9. indulgent
    given to yielding to the wishes of someone
  10. loll
    be lazy or idle
  11. pittance
    an inadequate payment
  12. pungent
    strong and sharp to the sense of taste or smell
  13. rue
    feel sorry for; be contrite about
  14. strident
    unpleasantly loud and harsh
  15. vehement
    marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions
Created on Mon Nov 18 11:54:21 EST 2013

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