Vocabulary 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

Something you can buy or sell.

Grain and corn are important agricultural commodities for the United States.

Question 2

Dire

Answer 2

Dreadful or urgent.

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

Question 3

Displaced.

Answer 3

Lacking a home country ; forced to remove from their usual or proper place
There were many displaced people after the earthquake destroyed thousands of homes.

Question 4

Haven

Answer 4

A harbor ; a safe place protected from danger or trouble.

The captain of the damaged snip looked for a close haven were he could dock

Question 5

Humanitarian

Answer 5

To do with helping people and relieving suffering.

A humanitarian group that donates and delivers medical supplies to those I 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.
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, especially because of that persons ideas or political beliefs.
Alberta endured persecution from her community after voicing her support for an unpopular presidential candidate.