Unit 5 Flashcards

1
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Enough; sufficient.

A

adequate

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2
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To manage or direct.

A

administer

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3
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To disturb or upset.

A

agitate

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4
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To give in; to surrender.

A

capitulate

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5
Q

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

A

citrus

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6
Q

To break up the orderly course of.

A

disrupt

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7
Q

An unpleasant, cramped, and dilapidated place to live.

A

hovel

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8
Q

Unable to read or write.

A

illiterate

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9
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Not concerned about; not caring.

A

indifferent

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10
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Of or relating to low-level, humble work.

A

menial

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11
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Lasting or expected to last for a long time.

A

permanent

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12
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A period of rest; a pause.

A

respite

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13
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Needing much effort; using a lot of energy.

A

strenuous

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14
Q

To work long and hard.

A

toil

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15
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Needing quick action or attention.

A

urgent

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