Ch 5 Vocab Flashcards
Ridicule
To make fun of someone or something. (Extreme)
Inspired
Something that motivates you to action.
Welfare
The health and happiness of a group.
Tenants
Someone who rents property from a landlord.
Mistreated
To treat someone badly.
Cruelty
Behavior that causes pain or suffering to a person or animal.
Missionary
A person sent on a religious mission.
Affected
To be influenced by something external (outside).
Tragedy
A disaster.
Foster
To help someone learn or grow, or to raise a child that is not biologically yours.
Charity
A group set up to help those in need.
Diplomat
An official who represents their country abroad.
Persecuted
Being mistreated (especially because of race, religion, or culture.)
Deported
To send someone back to where they came from.
Authorities
A person or group that is in charge.