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WW 7.5
Wordly Wise book 7 4th edition lesson 5
Term | Definition |
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adequate | enough, sufficient |
administer | to manage, direct; to give out treatment, assistance |
agitate | to disturb, upset; to move with irregular, fast, or violent action; to create intrest, support |
capitulate | to give in, surrender |
citrus | fruit- oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes; tree with these fruits; of or relating to fruits/trees |
disrupt | to break up, to interrupt, to halt |
disruptive | causing confusion, disorder |
disruption | a disturbance, unruly |
hovel | unpleasant, cramped, and dilapidated place to live |
illiterate | unable to read or write |
illiteracy | inability to read or write |
indifferent | not concerned about, not caring; not bad or good, passable |
menial | related to low level, humble work |
permanent | lasting or expected for a long time |
respite | period of rest, pause |
strenuous | needing a lot of effort, using a lot of energy, vigorous |
toil | to work hard and long; to make one's way with difficulty; hard labor |
urgent | need quick action or attention |
urgency | the need for quick action |