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Wordly Wise Lesson 5
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Language - English
7th Grade
01/14/2010

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Term
adequate
Definition
enough, sufficent
Term
administer
Definition

1. to manage of direct

2. to give out as treatment or assistance

Term
agitate
Definition

1. 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

Term
capitulate
Definition
to give in, to surrender
Term
citrus
Definition

1. a fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes

2. a tree that produces these fruits

3. of or relating to these fruits or trees

Term
disrupt
Definition

1. to break up the orderly course of

2. to interrupt, to bring to a temporary halt

Term
disruptive
Definition
1. causing confusion or disorder
Term
disruption
Definition
a disturbance that interrupts or causes confusion
Term
hovel
Definition
and unpleasant, cramped, and dilapidated place to live
Term
illiterate
Definition
unable to read or write
Term
illiteracy
Definition
inability to read or write
Term
indifferent
Definition

1. not concerned about, not caring

2. neither very good nor very bad, passable

Term
menial
Definition
of or relating to low-level, humble work
Term
permanent
Definition
lasting, or expecting to last for a long time
Term
respite
Definition
a period of rest, a pause
Term
strenuous
Definition

1. needing much effort, using a lot of energy

2. very active, vigorous

Term
toil
Definition

1. to work long and hard

2. to make one's way with difficulty

3. hard and tiring labor

Term
urgent
Definition
needing quick action of attention
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