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LA.
| Word | Def. |
|---|---|
| adeqate | enough; sufficent |
| administer | to manage or direct |
| agitate | 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 |
| capitulate | to give in; to surrender |
| citrus | 1.a fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and oranges |
| disrupt | to break up the orderly course of |
| hovel | an unpleasant, cramped, and dilapidated place to live |
| illiterate | unable to read or write |
| indifferent | not concerned about; not caring |
| menial | of or relating to low-level, humble work |
| permanent | lasting or expected to last for a long time |
| respite | a period of rest; a pause |
| strenuous | needing much effort; using a lot of energy |
| toil | to work long and hard |
| urgent | needing quick action or attention |
| addict | a person with a very strong desire for something that is habit-forming and sometimes harmful |
| aspire | to have a strong desire to get or do something; to seek |
| bias | a preference that prevents one from being impartial; prdjudice |
| blatant | very obvious in an offensive or shameless way |
| candid | expressed honestly and without holding back unpleasant truths |
| confront | to stand up to; to face boldly |
| debut | a first public apperence |
| enroll | to sign up to become a member of some group or activity;to register |
| fluster | to make nervous, embarrassed, or confused |
| impunity | freedom from being harmed or punished |
| intensify | to increase;to strengthen or deepen |
| intimidate | to frighten, especially by threatening someone |
| obnoxious | very unpleasant;disgusting |
| retort | to answer, especially in a quick or clever way |
| stint | a period of time devoted to a job or some task |