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Wordly Wise Unit 5
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English
6th Grade
04/01/2008

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Term
adequate
Definition

adj. Enough; sufficient

One blanket will be adequate on such a warm night. 

Term
administer
Definition

v. 1. To manage or direct.

The Red Cross administers the blood donar program. 

2. To give out as treatment or assistance.

The scout leader administered first aid to the child who cut his hand.   

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agitate
Definition

v. 1. To disturb or upset.

Talk of sharks in the water agitated swimmers at the beach.

2. To move in an irregular, fast, or violent action.

Strong winds adgitated the surface of the lake.

3. To stir up interest in and support for a cause.

The minors adgitated for better working conditions. 

Term
capitulate
Definition

v. To give in; to surrender

The airline capitulated to the baggage handlers' demands and grantedthe pay raise. 

Term
citrus
Definition

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

A citrus is an excellent source of vitamin C.

2. A tree that produces these fruits.

Citruses grow well in Florida.

adj. Of or relating to these fruits or trees.

The kumquat is a less well-known member of the citrus family. 

Term
disrupt
Definition

v. 1. To break up the orderly course of.

Angry protesters disrupted the presidents speech. 

 

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