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WW 7.5
Wordly Wise book 7 4th edition lesson 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |