Vocabulary Flashcard - Chapters 1-7

Front

What does the term 'relief' mean?

Back

To take away pain, worry, or trouble

Front

A 'Foster mom' is:

Back

An adult who takes care of children for a short time

Front

A 'refugee' is a person who leaves their home to find safety in another country, especially during ______.

Back

Wars

Front

What is a 'seizure'?

Back

A sudden attack that can happen to someone, like in epilepsy.

Front

The 'United Nations' is a group of countries that work together to help keep peace and safety around the ______.

Back

World

Front

What are 'food rations'?

Back

A set amount of food given each day when there isn't enough food available

Front

A 'Mosque' is: A) A Christian church B) A Muslim temple or place of public worship C) A school D) A library.

Back

A Muslim temple or place of public worship

Front

The term 'political' is related to how a country is run or the rules and systems of ______.

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Government

Front

What does 'diversion' mean?

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Changing direction or focus from what they were doing

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The term 'chaotic' means something that is very ______.

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Confusing or messy