Wordly Wise 3000 Level 7, Lesson 5
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
adequate | (adj) Enough; sufficient. |
administer | (v) 1. To manage or direct.
2. To give out as treatment or assistance. |
agitate | (v) 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 | (v) To give in; to surrender. |
citrus | (n) 1. A fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes.
2. A tree that produces these fruits.
(adj) Of or relating to these fruits or trees. |
disrupt | (v) 1. To break up the orderly course of.
2. To interrupt; to bring to a temporary halt. |
hovel | (n) An unpleasant, cramped, and dilapidated 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 expected 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) Hard and tiring labor. |
urgent | (adj) Needing quick action or attention. |