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BMS Lesson 16 Vocabulary
Wordly Wise Book 8
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English
8th Grade
03/18/2011

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alleviate
Definition
To relieve or make more bearable
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antidote
Definition
1. A remedy that relieves the effects of a poison
2. 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
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1. Perfectly clean; spotless
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incessant
Definition
Goin on without iterruption; continual
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indulgent
Definition
Inclined to give in easily; lenient
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loll
Definition
1. To sit back in a relaxed way; to sprawl
2. To yield to
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pittance
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A very small amount, especially of money
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pungent
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1. Having a sharp taste or smell
2. 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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