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THEME 3 APPENDIX

1 The Use of Vocabulary (2) 12 GRADE
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the unfair difference between groups of people in society, when some have more wealth, status or
opportunities than others

the fact of having a place to live or stay, considered as a basic human need

impaired or limited by a physical, mental, cognitive, or developmental condition

to give a number of things to the members of a group

the quality of being kind to people and animals by making sure that they do not suffer more than is
necessary; the quality of being humane

to prevent somebody from having or doing something, especially something important

something that is useful and can make things easier or quicker to do, or more comfortable

a person who has been forced to leave their country or home, because there is a war or for political,
religious or social reasons

the practice of treating somebody or a particular group in society less fairly than others

a special chair with wheels, used by people who cannot walk because of illness, an accident, etc.

the act of causing somebody severe pain in order to punish them or make them say or do
something

something that is given to a person or an organization such as a charity, in order to help them; the
act of giving something in this way

the unfair treatment of people who belong to a different race; violent behaviour towards them

to make somebody unable to feel or move all or part of their body

to deal successfully with something difficult

the act of going against or refusing to obey a law, an agreement, etc.

to understand or become aware of a particular fact or situation

the legal right to control the production and selling of a book, play, film, photograph, or piece of
music
not having the things, such as education, or enough money, that people need in order to succeed in
life

to come and live permanently in a country after leaving your own country

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