Key Vocab Flashcards
What does the word corruption mean ( noun)?
This means/ is a dishonesty or bad behaviour by people that are in position of authority and power.
What does the word Shanty mean( noun)?
This means/ is a small, rough hut which the poorer people live in that are made from tin, cardboard and other materials that are not very strong but affordable for them.
What does the word stifling mean (adj)?
This means/ describes how hot it is in the certain area or place that they are in. This is to show how uncomfortable the heat is and how hot it actually is!
What does the word Squatter mean(noun)?
This means/ is someone that lives in an unused building without having an illegal right to do so and without paying for rent and tax etc.
What does the word siphon mean(verb)?
This word means; well if you were to siphon money, it,would mean you use different resources to cause them to be used for a purpose that are not intended for.
What does the word Prosecution mean?
This means ‘the lawyers who try to prove that a person on trial in court are guilty and are called the prosecution.
What does the word Poise mean?
This means someone is calm,they’re dignified, and self- controlled.
What does the word Destitute mean?
This means someone has no money or possessions.
What does the word marginalised mean?
This means to marginalise a group of people would be to take them and make them feel isolated and unimportant.
