W ORDLY WISE BOOK 7 Lesson 5

A DEQUATE Enough; sufficient

A DMINISTER To manage or direct.To give out as treatment or assistance

AGITATE To disturb or upset. To move with an irregular, fast, or violent action. To stir up interest in and support for a cause.

CAPITULATE To give in; to surrender.

CITRUS A fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes. A tree that produces these fruits.

DISRUPT To break up the orderly course of. To interrupt; to bring to a temporary halt.

HOVEL An unpleasant, cramped, and dilapidated place to live.

I LLITERATE Unable to read or write.

I NDIFFERENT Not concerned about; not caring. Neither very good nor very bad; passable.

M ENIAL Of or relating to low- level, humble work.

P ERMANENT Lasting or expected to last for a long time.

RESPITE A period of rest; a pause.

S TRENUOUS Very active; vigorous.Needing much effort; using a lot of energy.

T OIL To work long and hard. To make one’s way with difficulty.

U RGENT Needing quick action or attention.