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Corruption

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Coruption is dishonesty and illegal behaviour by people in positions of authorityor power.

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Shanty

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A shanty is a small rough hut which poor people live in, built from tin, cardboard or other materials that are not very strong.

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Stifiling

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Stifling heat is so intense that it makes you feel uncormfatable You can also use stifling to describe a place that is extremely hot.

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Squatter

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A squatter is someone who lives in an unused building without having a legal right to do so and without paying any rent or any property tax.

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Siphon

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If you use siphon money or resources from something you cause them to be used for wich they were not intended.

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Prosecution

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The lawyers who try to prove that a person on trial is guilty are called the prosecution.

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Poise

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If someone has poise they are calm, dignified and self-controlled.

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Destitute

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Someone who is destitute has no money or possessions.

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Marginalised.

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To marginalise a group of people means to make them feel isolated and unimportant.

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