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1
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Alleviate

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To relieve or make more bearable.

2
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Antidote

A

A remedy that relieves the effects of a poison.

3
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Antidote

A

Anything that offers relief from an undesirable condition.

4
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Bedlam

A

A very confused and noisy scene.

5
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Cajole

A

To urge with gentle and repeated requests; to coax.

6
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Glib

A

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

7
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Haggard

A

Having a tired look; worn out.

8
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Immaculate

A

Perfectly clean; spotless.

9
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Immaculate

A

Without a flaw; faultless.

10
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Incessant

A

Going on without interruption; continual.

11
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Indulgent

A

Inclined to give in easily; lenient.

12
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Indulge

A

To give in too easily to the wishes of.

13
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Indulge

A

To yield to.

14
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Loll

A

To sit back in a relaxed way; to sprawl.

15
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Loll

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To hang loosely; to droop.

16
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Pittance

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A very small amount, especially of money.

17
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Pungent

A

Having a sharp taste or smell.

18
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Pungent

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Sharply critical; painfully direct.

19
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Rue

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To feel regret or sorrow over.

20
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Strident

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Harsh and grating; loud and shrill.

21
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Vehement

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Expressing strong feeling; intense.