Vocabulary 2-2a Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific words and phrases; gather vocabulary knowledge when considering a word or phrase important to comprehension or expression. (7.L.6)

Rate the following words Adequate Administer Capitulate Citrus Disrupt/disruptive/disruption Hovel Illiterate/illiteracy indifferent I know the word and can explain it I know the word, but can’t explain it I don’t know the word

Adequate (adj) Enough; sufficient One serving of broccoli provides an adequate amount of vitamin C for the day.

administer (verb) To manage or direct Mrs. Villamar will administer the math test next week. To give out as treatment or assistance She will administer tutoring before the test.

Agitate (verb) To disturb or upset Water agitates the cat. To move with an irregular, fast, or violent action The washing machine was put on delicate so it would agitate gently. To stir up interest in and support for a cause Though the American colonist agitated for more power and independence, King George III was deaf to their demands.

capitulate (verb) To give in; to surrender King George III refused to capitulate to the colonist demands, forcing them to revolt.

citrus (noun/adj) Noun-A fruit of the family that includes oranges, lemons, grapefruits, and limes; a tree that produces that fruit Citrus is an excellent source of vitamin C. Adjective- Of or relating to these fruits or trees The kumquat is a lesser-known member of the citrus family.

Disrupt (verb) to break up the orderly course of Angry protesters attempted to disrupt the president’s speech. Disruptive (adj) casing confusion or disorder Disruptive behavior was not acceptable during the inauguration. Disruption (Noun) a disturbance that interrupts or causes confusion Protestors attempted to cause a disruption during the inaugural address.

Hovel (noun) Un unpleasant, cramped, and dilapidated place to live During her childhood, my grandmother lived in a hovel.

Illiterate (adj) Illiterate (adj) unable to read or write Volunteers are needed to help teach illiterate adults how to read. Illiteracy (noun) inability to read or write Illiteracy is practically non-existent in Japan.

indifferent (adj) Not concerned about; not caring She was indifferent to any grades except PE and Art, which caused her to have a low grade point average. Neither very good or very bad; passable Her indifferent grades in school worried her parents.