Vocabulary 2-5-15

Question 1

Daunt- verb

Answer 1

TO MAKE SOMEONE FEEL FRIGHTENED OR DISCOURAGED

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

Question 2

Dire- adjective

Answer 2

Dreadful or urgent

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

Question 3

DISPLACED- adjective

Answer 3

1. Lacking a home country, ect.; 2. Verb- forced to remove (people or animals) from their usual proper place.

Ex- the flood displaced hundreds of people when it destroyed the town’s sewer system.

Question 4

HAVEN- Noun

Answer 4

1. A harbor. 2. A safe place protected from danger or trouble

Ex- the wildlife preservation center is a haven for many endangered animals.

Question 5

Humanitarian- adjective

Answer 5

To do with helping people and relieving suffering.

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

Question 6

Nongovernmental organization- noun

Answer 6

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

Ex- man volunteers run- nongovernmental organizations helped contribute good and clothing after the hurricane.

Question 7

Persecution- noun

Answer 7

The cruel and unfair treatment of someone, especially because of that person’s ideas or political beliefs.

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

Question 8

COMMODITY- noun

Answer 8

1. A product that is bought and sold. 2. Something useful or valued.

Ex- time is a precious commodity.