Vocab 2-5

Question 0

Daunt

Answer 0

To make someone feel frightened or discouraged

Example - Gregory says that math daunts him, but he is actually very good in math.

Question 1

Commodity

Answer 1

A product that is bought and sold - something useful or valued

Example - Time is precious commodity

Question 2

Dire

Answer 2

Dreadful or urgent

Example- After falling into the pool, James was in dire need of a change of clothes.

Question 3

Displaced

Answer 3

Lacking at home , placed somewhere not suppose to be.

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

Question 4

Haven

Answer 4

A harbor - a safe place

Example - the wildlife perversions center is haven for many endangered animals.

Question 5

Humanitarian

Answer 5

To do with helping people and relieving suffering.

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

Question 6

Nongovernmental organizations

Answer 6

A group not associated with those that govern a country or state that is joined together for a particular purpose.

Example- many volunteer-run nongovernmental organizations helped distribute food and clothing after the hurricane.

Question 7

Persecution

Answer 7

The cruel and unfair treatment of someone epically because of that persons ideas or political beliefs

Example - Alberta endured persecution from her community after voicing her support for an unpopular presidential candidate.