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Vocabulary 3 Unit III

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  • Charity : an organization whose purpose is to give money, food, or help to those who need it, or to carry out activities such as medical research that will help people in need, and not to make a profit
    Noun Proceeds from the sale of these cards will go to (= be given to) local charities.
  • Unkind : not treating someone very well; not considering someone's feelings
    Adjective an unkind remark
  • Uncaring : not worrying about other people's troubles or doing anything to help them
    Adjective The charity criticized the city for its "callous, uncaring attitude" to the homeless.
  • Police officer : a male or female member of the police force
    Noun We cannot think of the fleeing felon rule as the product of a rational agreement for mutual benefit between police officer and fleeing suspect.
  • Volunteer : a person who does something, especially helping other people, willingly and without being forced or paid to do it
    Noun The Health clinic is relying on volunteers to run the office and answer the phones.
  • caring : A caring person is kind and gives emotional support to others
    adjective I've always thought of Jo as a very caring person.
  • Dollars : the standard unit of money used in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries
    Noun Can I borrow $10?
  • Adjective : An unselfish person thinks about what is good for other people, not just about their own advantage.
    adjective In the old debate, egoists do indeed argue that what appears to be unselfish behaviour is always and everywhere and underneath selfish behaviour.
  • Unhelpful : not improving a difficult situation
    adjective The instructions were badly written and unhelpful.
  • Community : the people living in one particular area or people who are considered as a unit because of their common interests, social group, or nationality
    Noun He's well known in the local community.
  • Generous : willing to give money, help, kindness, etc., especially more than is usual or expected
    Adjective a very generous man
  • Selfish : Someone who is selfish only thinks of their own advantage
    Adjective The judge told him: "Your attitude shows a selfish disregard for others."
  • Kind : generous, helpful, and thinking about other people's feelings
    adjective She's a very kind and thoughtful person.
  • Donate : to give money or goods to help a person or organization
    Verb An anonymous businesswoman donated one million dollars to the charity.
  • Helpful : willing to help, or useful
    Adjective She's such a pleasant, helpful child!
  • Firefighter : a person whose job is to stop fires from burning
    Noun Some people think that 'fireman' is a sexist term, and prefer the politically correct term 'firefighter'.
  • Cooperative : willing to help or do what people ask
    adjective I asked them to turn down their music, but they're not being very cooperative.
  • Wallet : a small folding case for carrying paper money, credit cards and other flat objects, that can be carried in a pocket and is used especially by men
    Noun He pulled out a big, fat wallet stuffed with banknotes.
  • Stingy : unwilling to spend money; small in amount
    adjective He's really stingy and never buys anyone a drink when we go out.
  • uncooperative : not willing to work with or be helpful to other people
    Adjective I thought he was rude and uncooperative.