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Vocab. 5
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English
7th Grade
01/24/2011

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Term
adequate-adj
Definition

1. Enough; sufficient.

 

Term
administer-v
Definition

1. To manage or direct.

2. To give out as treatment or assistance.

Term
agitate-v. 
Definition

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.

 

Term
capitulate-v
Definition
1. To give in; to surrender. 
Term
citrus-n/adj.
Definition

1.A fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes.

2.A tree that produces these fruits.

1. Of or relating to these fruits or trees.

Term

disrupt-v.

disruptive-adj.

disruption-n.

 

Definition

1. To break up the orderly course of.

2. To interrupt; to bring to a temporary halt.

1. Causing confusion or disorder.

1. A disturbance that interrupts or causes confusion.

 

Term
hovel-v.
Definition
1. An unpleasant, cramped, and dilapidated place to live.
Term

illiterate-adj. 

illiteracy-n.

Definition

1. Unable to read or write.

1. Inability to read or write.

Term
indifferent-adj 
Definition

1.Not concerned about; not caring.

2. Neither very good nor very bad; passable.

Term
menial-adj.
Definition
1. Of or relating to low-level, humble work.
Term
permanent-adj. 
Definition
1. Lasting or expected to last for a long time.
Term
respite-n. 
Definition
1. A period of rest; a pause.
Term
strenuous-adj. 
Definition

1. Needing much effort; using a lot of energy.

2. Very active; vigorous.

 

Term
toil-v/n
Definition

1. To work long and hard.

2. To make one’s way with difficulty.

1. Hard and tiring labor.

Term

urgent-adj.

urgency-n.

Definition

1. Needing quick action or attention.

1.The need for quick action.

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