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Signe#6
Harvest of Shame
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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