Ch 5 Vocab Flashcards

1
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Ridicule

A

To make fun of someone or something. (Extreme)

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2
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Inspired

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Something that motivates you to action.

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3
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Welfare

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The health and happiness of a group.

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4
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Tenants

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Someone who rents property from a landlord.

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5
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Mistreated

A

To treat someone badly.

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6
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Cruelty

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Behavior that causes pain or suffering to a person or animal.

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7
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Missionary

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A person sent on a religious mission.

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8
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Affected

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To be influenced by something external (outside).

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9
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Tragedy

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A disaster.

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10
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Foster

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To help someone learn or grow, or to raise a child that is not biologically yours.

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11
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Charity

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A group set up to help those in need.

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12
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Diplomat

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An official who represents their country abroad.

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13
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Persecuted

A

Being mistreated (especially because of race, religion, or culture.)

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14
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Deported

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To send someone back to where they came from.

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15
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Authorities

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A person or group that is in charge.

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16
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Convince

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To persuade someone to agree with you.

17
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Campaign

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Work in an organized way to reach a goal.

18
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Sacrifice

A

To give something precious up, because you believe in a higher cause.