EL GDL Vocabulary

Question 1

Word

Answer 1

Definition

Question 2

Migrant

Answer 2

A person who moves from place to place to find work, often seasonally

Question 3

Prejudice

Answer 3

An unfair and negative opinion or judgment about a person or group based on their race, gender, disability, or background

Question 4

Disability

Answer 4

A physical or mental condition that limits a person’s movements, senses, or activities

Question 5

Companion

Answer 5

A person with whom one spends time or travels, often a close friend

Question 6

Aspiration

Answer 6

A hope or ambition of achieving something great

Question 7

Vulnerable

Answer 7

Easily hurt, harmed, or unable to defend oneself

Question 8

Isolation

Answer 8

The state of being alone or separated from others

Question 9

Discrimination

Answer 9

Unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice

Question 10

Dignity

Answer 10

The state of being worthy of honor or respect

Question 11

Empathy

Answer 11

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

Question 12

Survival

Answer 12

The state of continuing to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions

Question 13

Marginalized

Answer 13

Treated as insignificant or peripheral, pushed to the edges of society

Question 14

Resilience

Answer 14

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties

Question 15

Compassion

Answer 15

Sympathetic concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others

Question 16

Laborers

Answer 16

People who do physical work for wages, typically in agriculture, construction, or manufacturing

Question 17

Fulfillment

Answer 17

The satisfaction or happiness that comes from achieving one’s desires

Question 18

Burden

Answer 18

A heavy load or responsibility that is difficult to carry

Question 19

Mercy

Answer 19

Compassionate treatment, especially of someone who could be treated harshly

Question 20

Ambition

Answer 20

A strong desire to do or achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work

Question 21

Desperation

Answer 21

A state of despair, typically one that results in rash or extreme behavior

Question 22

Work

Answer 22

To do a job or task, like working on a farm

Question 23

Friend

Answer 23

Someone you like spending time with and care about

Question 24

Strong

Answer 24

Having a lot of physical power and muscle

Question 25

Weak

Answer 25

Not having a lot of physical or mental power

Question 26

Sad

Answer 26

Feeling unhappy, downcast, or gloomy

Question 27

Hope

Answer 27

A feeling that something good will happen in the future

Question 28

Listen

Answer 28

To hear and pay attention to what someone is saying

Question 29

Help

Answer 29

To assist someone or make things easier for them

Question 30

Dream

Answer 30

An idea or vision of something you want to achieve

Question 31

Home

Answer 31

The place where you live, your dwelling

Question 32

Dusty

Answer 32

Covered in fine, dry particles of dirt or earth