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CDA- WW 16
3000/Book 8 chapt 16
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English
8th Grade
03/07/2010

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alleviate
Definition
to relive of make more bearable
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antidote
Definition
a remedy that relieves the effects of poison; anything that offers relief from an undesirable condition
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bedlam
Definition
a very confused and noisy scene
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cajole
Definition
to urge with gentle and repeated requests; to coax
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glib
Definition
marked by an ease in speaking or writing that often shows lack of concern or sincerity
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haggard
Definition
having a tired look, worn out
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immaculate
Definition
perfectly clean, spotless; without a flaw, faultless
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incessant
Definition
going on without interruption; continual
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indulgent
Definition
inclined to give in easily; lenient;
to yield to
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loll
Definition
to sit back in a relaxed way; to sprawl;
to hang loosely; to droop
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pittance
Definition
a very small amount, especially of money
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pungent
Definition
having a sharp taste or smell; sharply critical, painfully direct
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rue
Definition
to feel regret or sorrow over
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strident
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harsh and grating; loud and shrill
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vehement
Definition
expressing strong feeling; intense
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