agitation

Everyday

1. Agitation is a worried, nervous or upset feeling that makes you restless. tree →
2. Agitation is shaking or stirring something, such as a liquid. tree →
3. Agitation is public campaigning or protest to make people demand change. tree →

In the lessons

Used in stories to show feelings («in great agitation, she paced the room»), in science (agitation of a mixture helps it dissolve), and in history (agitation for votes for women).

Examples

• He paced up and down in agitation. tree →
• Her agitation grew as the clock ticked. tree →
• The dog showed signs of agitation during the fireworks. tree →
• Agitation helps the sugar dissolve faster. tree →
• The washing machine cleans clothes by agitation. tree →
• There was agitation in the streets for fairer laws. tree →
• Before Jack and his mother had recovered from their alarm and agitation, a beautiful lady stood before them. tree →

Note

Verb: «agitate». Adjective: «agitated» (worried and restless). In science, agitation = stirring or shaking, which speeds up dissolving.

In Jewish tradition

Used in stories to show feelings («in great agitation, she paced the room»), in science (agitation of a mixture helps it dissolve), and in history (agitation for votes for women).

Examples

• Therefore do my thoughts give answer to me, even by reason of mine agitation that is in me. (Writings JOB.20.2, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Verb: «agitate». Adjective: «agitated» (worried and restless). In science, agitation = stirring or shaking, which speeds up dissolving.