Y7 Key Words Trash

Question 1

Corruption

Answer 1

Corruption is dishonesty and illegal behavior by people in positions of authority or power.

Question 2

Shanty

Answer 2

A shanty is a small rough hut build out of week materials by poor people.

Question 3

Stifling

Answer 3

Stifling heat is so intense that it makes you feel uncomfortable.

Question 4

Squatter

Answer 4

A squatter is someone who lives in an unused building without having a legal right to do so.

Question 5

Siphon

Answer 5

If you siphon money or resources from something, you can cause them to be used for a purpose for which they were not intended.

Question 6

Prosecution

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Poise

Answer 7

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

Question 8

Destitute

Answer 8

Someone who is destitute has no money or possessions.

Question 9

Marginalised

Answer 9

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