ANGLESCINA (II) Flashcards
affordable housing
it costs a reasonable percentage of an individuals income,
typically defined as no more than 30%
underemployment
a situation where individuals work in
jobs that do not fully use their skills or provide enough income
systemic inequalities
structural disparities in opportunities and resources due to factors like race, gender, or socioeconomic status
Housing First
a strategy that provides permanent housing to homeless individuals without requiring them to meet preconditions like sobriety or employment
social services
programs and resources provided by the government or organizations to support individuals basic needs, such as healthcare and education
rental assistance
financial aid to help individuals or families afford their housing
non-profit organization
it operates for a purpose other than profit, often to address social issues
grassroots
the ordinary people who form the main part of a movement or organization, rather than its leaders
food bank
a place where food and groceries are given free to people who need them
multifaceted
having a variety of different and important features or elements
transitional period
one in which things are changing from one state to another
secure
to obtain something that you want or need, often after a lot of effort
eviction
the legal process of removing a tenant from a rental property, usually due to nonpayment of rent or lease violations
to evict
to legally force someone to leave a property, often due to unpaid rent or other disputes
emergency shelters
temporary housing facilities that provide a safe place for homeless individuals and families to stay
tenant protections
laws and policies that safeguard renters’ rights, such as preventing unjust evictions and capping (limiting) rent increases
chronic homelessness
a condition in which a person experiences long-term or repeated homelessness, typically due to underlying issues
rent moratoriums
temporary policies that suspend or delay rent payments or evictions during crises
tiny home villages
communities of small, affordable homes designed to house homeless individuals or families
transitional housing
temporary accommodation that offers support services to help homeless individuals transtion to permanent housing
gentrification
a process in which urban neighbourhoods are improved but become unaffordable to existing residents
economic hardship
financial difficulties caused by a loss of income, rising expenses, or economic instability
discimination in housing
unfair treatment in housing based on factors like race, ethnicity, religion, or other characteristics
supportive services
resources provided to address specific needs, such as healthcare, job training, or counselling
social isolation
a lack of social connections or support from friends, family, or the community
vagrant
someone who moves a lot from place to place because they have no permanent home or job, and have to ask for or steal things in order to live
subsidy
money that is pair by a government or other authority in order to help a person (or a business) to pay for a service/property/goods
subsidize
to pay part of the cost of a service/property/goods; usually a government or authority does this
fortunate
occurring by or bringing good fortune or luck; auspicious
donation
the act of giving, esp to a charity
nano
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need
extreme poverty or destitution; penury
monetary
of or relating to money or currency
philanthropist
rich person that donates (usually a lot)
altruism
the principle or practice of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
altruist
a person unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoist)
altruistic
of or motivated by altruism; unselfish
needy
in need of practical or emotional support; distressed
benefit
advantage or sake
to pledge
to pay (an amount of money) as a contribution to a charity or service, especially at regular intervals
a pledge
a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something
to quintuple
to increase fivefold
hedonic
devoted to pleasure
hedonism
originates from the greek word hedone, meaning pleasure. in ancient greece it really did have an ethical component, and its followers really believed that society would be best served if you as an individual cultivated those things that gave you the greatest pleasure, instead of the self-denial as being typical of other philosophies and religions. over time the philosophical aspect had faded and we are left an idea that looks to us very much like, well, las vegas
a treadmill
a mill that is powered by men or animals walking on a circular belt or climbing steps
lobbying
activity that aims to influence legislators, etc in the formulation of policy
to donate
give (money or goods) to somebody in need or to a charity; give away
anonymously
in a way that nobody will know it came from you
a good cause
a charity
lobbying
activity that aims to influence legislators, etc in the formulation of policy
solidarity
unity of interests, sympathies, etc, as among members of the same class
supporter
a person who or thing that acts as a support
abundance
more than adequate quantity or supply
severity
the fact or condition of something being extremely bad or serious (e.g. pain or weather)
incentive
a positive motivitional influence
notion
a vague idea, belief, feeling, impression, opinion
guidance
councel, counselling, direction (helpful suggestion)
a safe haven
a place, situation or activity which provides people an opportunity to escape something unpleasant
outcome
final result, consequence
to shrink
to becme or to make something smaller in size or amount
susceptible
very likely to be influenced, harmed or affected by somebody/something
outrage
a strong feeling of shock and anger
pressing
needing to be dealt with immediately (e.g. problem/issue/matter)
accountable
responsible for your decisions or actions and expected to explain them when you are asked
acknowledge
to accept that something is true
randomly
without deciding in advance what is going to happen, or without any regular pattern
steer
guide someone’s behaviour or the way a situation develops
alleviate
to make something less severe
raise
to put forward for consideration
vaccines
a suspension of dead, attenuated, or otherwise modified microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, or rickettsiae) for inoculation to produce immunity to a disease by stimulating the production of antibodies
elude
to avoid fulfilment of (a responsibility, obligation, etc); evade
advocate
a person who upholds or defends a cause; supporter
strides
=progress
plea
an earnest entreaty or request
plummeting
to drop down; plunge
appointed
decided beforehand
resolute
firm in purpose or belief; steadfast
preventable
to keep from happening, esp by taking precautionary action
freshwater
of, relating to, or living in fresh water
residing
to live permanently or for a considerable time (in a place); have one’s home (in)
impact
the impression made by an idea, cultural movement, social group, etc
mission
a specific task or duty assigned to a person or group of people
conservation
the act or an instance of conserving or keeping from change, loss, injury, etc
scope
the area covered by an activity, topic, etc; range
unfazed
not disconcerted; unperturbed
vital
essential to maintain life
cushy
easy; comfortable
intangible
incapable of being perceived by touch; impalpable
swap
to trade or exchange (something or someone) for another
endeavor
an earnest attempt or effort
newfound
discovered recently
to be hailed as
to be praised as
to be poised to do something
to be bound to do something
miniscule
extremely tiny
properties
characteristics
opaque
transparent
brittle
easily broken
permeable
it lets liquid go through
to be detrimental
to be harmful to somebody/something, opp. of beneficial
with strings attached
with unpleasant conditions
straddling the line
a thin line between two bad options
bed bugs
stenice
body lice
uši (louse pl.)
recuperate
to gain back the strength from illness
indispensable
absolutely necessary, essential
derogatory
disrespectful, insulting
coercive
to force someone to do something
subjected to
forced to experience something
sermon
speech or message delivered by a religious leader
religious conviction
a strong belief or opinion
faith-based homeless shelter
shelter that provides housing, food, often operates by religious organizations
