Vocabulary Flashcards List 7

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Crisis

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A very serious or dangerous situation that needs quick action.

ex. The forest fire has become a crisis.

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Enforce

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To make sure people follow the rules or laws.

ex. The teacher had to enforce the rule about no running in the hallway.

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Federal

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Something that is related to the national government.

ex. The federal government helps all the states in the country.

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Financial

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Having to do with money.

ex. The family made a financial plan to save money for the future.

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Funds

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Money saved or set aside for a special purpose.

ex. The school raised funds to buy new computers.

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Levels

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Different steps or amounts, like how high or low something is.

ex. There are three levels of government: local, state, and federal.

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Local

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Related to a small area, like your town or neighborhood.

ex. Our local library has fun reading programs for kids.

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Rebuilding

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Fixing or making something again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

ex. After the storm, people worked hard on rebuilding their homes.

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Represent

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To speak or act for someone else.

ex. The student council members represent their classes at meetings.

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Relief Funds

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Money given to help people in need, especially after something bad has happened, like a storm or fire.

ex. The community collected relief funds to help families after the flood.