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Signe#6
Harvest of Shame
Term | Definition |
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adequate | adj. Enough; sufficient |
administer | v. 1)To manage or direct. v. 2) To give out as treatment or assistance |
agitate | v. 1) To disturb or upset 2) To move with a fast or violent motion 3) To stir up interest in and support for a cause |
capitulate | v. To give in; to surrender |
citrus | n. 1) A fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits 2) A tree that produces these fruits |
disrupt | v. 1) To break up the orderly course of 2) To interrupt; to bring to a temporary halt |
hovel | n. An unpleasant and cramped place to live |
illiterate | adj. Unable to read or write |
indifferent | adj. 1) Not concerned about; not caring 2) Neither very good nor very bad; passable |
menial | adj. Of or relating to low-level, humble work |
permanent | adj. Lasting or expecting to last for a long time. |
respite | n. A period of rest; a pause |
strenuous | adj. 1) Needing much effort; using a lot of energy 2) Very active; vigorous |
toil | v. 1) To work long and hard 2) To make one's way with difficulty n. 3) Hard and tiring work |
urgent | adj. Needing quick action or attention |