Dictation 18

to turn in and receive something in exchange; to make up for/ During the Second World War, British families were given vouchers which they redeemed to claim their food rations/ εξαργυρώνω

a person who receives something good from someone else such as an inheritance/ All potential beneficiaries have to give some proof of identity at the community centre before receiving any food vouchers/ δικαιούχος

poor, in a state of poverty; depleted/Crime rates are high in the most impoverished areas of the city/ φτωχός, ξεπεσμένος

extremely distressing; terrifying/ Getting to the bomb shelter when the air-raid warning sounded was a harrowing experience/ οδυνηρός

make sb feel sorry for doing sth/ Our visit to the long-term care unit inn the children's hospital was a chastening experience/ ταπεινώνω

deliberate; determined/ Joe always makes a conscious effort to help those less fortunate than he is/ συνειδητός

the sense that makes you feel guilty if you do sth wrong/ How can you cheat your customers with a clear conscience?/ συνείδηση

react against sb/sth you feel is wrong or bad/ /The majority of Scots revolted against the UK's decision to leave the European Union/ επαναστατώ

treat sb unfairly by denying their rights and freedom; restrict sb's development/ Laws which oppress the rights of women are still sadly prevalent in many countries/ καταπιέζω

to stop by force, put down/ The attempt at a military coup was suppressed overnight / καταστέλλω

a revolt against people in power/ The uprising which began against Ottoman rule in 1821 led to the establishment of an independent Greek nation/ εξέργεση

treat sb unfairly or cruelly because of their beliefs race, etc/ Janet discovered that her ancestors had fled from France to Scotland in 1685 because they were being persecuted for their religious beliefs/ διώκω

very wealthy with comfortable living standard/ After the civil war, many Greek families emigrated to more affluent countries, such as Australia/ πλούσιος

sewage or other liquid waste/ Due to a blockage in the drains, there was a disgusting smell of effluent in the street/λύματα

to pay out money/ The college disburses scholarships up to 100 students every year/ εκταμιεύω