Vocab 2/5

Question 0

Daunt

Answer 0

To make someone feel frightened or discouraged.

Gregory says that math daunts him, but he is actually very good at math.

Question 1

Commodity

Answer 1

A product that is bought and sold

Time is a precious commodity.

Question 2

Dire

Answer 2

Dreadful or urgent

After falling into the pool, James was in a dire need for a change of close

Question 3

Displaced.

Answer 3

Latching a home, country, etc

The flood displaced hundreds of people when it destroyed the towns sewer system.

Question 4

Haven

Answer 4

A Harbor a safe place from danger or trouble

The wildlife preservation center is a haven for many endangered animals.

Question 5

Humanitarian

Answer 5

To do with helping people and relieving suffering.

A humanitarian group that donates and delivers medical supplies to those in need has been sent into the war zone.

Question 6

Nongovernmental organization

Answer 6

A group non associated with those that govern a country or state that is joined together for a particular purpose.

Many volunteer-run nongovernmental organizations helped distribute food ANC clothing after the hurricane.

Question 7

Persecution

Answer 7

The cruel or unfair treatment of someone especially because of the persons ideas or political beliefs.

Alberta endured persecution from her community after voicing her support for a Unpopular presidential candidate.