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Wordly Wise Book 4 Lesson 5
Vocabulary
15
Language - English
6th Grade
05/01/2006

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Term
Adequate
Definition
adj. Enough; sufficient
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Administer
Definition
v. To manage or direct.

To give out as treatment or assistance.
Term
Agitate
Definition
v. To disturb or upset.

2. To move with an irregular, fast, or violent action.

3. To stir up interest in and support for a cause.
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Capitulate
Definition
v. To give in; to surrender.
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Citrus
Definition
n. A fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits and limes.

2. A tree that produces these fruits.

adj. Of or relating to these fruits or trees.
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Disrupt
Definition
v. To break up the orderly course of.

2. To interrupt; to bring to a temporary halt.

Disruptive; Disruption
Term
Hovel
Definition
n. An unpleasant, cramped, and dilapidated place to live.
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Illiterate
Definition
adj. Unable to read or write.

Illiteracy
Term
Indifferent
Definition
adj. Not concerned about; not caring.

2. Neither very good or very bad; passable.
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Menial
Definition
adj. Of or relating to low-level, humble work.
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Permanent
Definition
adj. Lasting or expected to last for a long time.
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Respite
Definition
n. A period of rest; a pause.
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Strenuous
Definition
adj. Needing much effort; using a lot of energy.

2. Very active; vigorous.
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Toil
Definition
v. To work long and hard.

2. To make one's way with difficulty.

n. Hard and tiring labor.
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Urgent
Definition
adj. Needing quick action or attention.

Urgency
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