Hidden Meaning
Clue: He spoke seriously and sincerely, not joking at all.
What is “in earnest”?
A place that gives free food to people in need.
What is a food bank?
I support social or political change, often through protests or campaigns.
What is an activist?
Extremely upsetting and hard to forget.
What is traumatic?
To support an idea or cause.
What is “get behind something”?
Clue: She helped everyone around her without expecting anything in return.
What is altruism?
Money or support given in exchange for advertising.
What is sponsorship?
I benefit from financial or practical help.
What is a beneficiary?
Making you feel grateful and less proud of yourself.
What is humbling?
To ignore advice or warnings.
What is “fall on deaf ears”?
Clue: The charity looked impressive on the outside but achieved very little.
What is a façade?
An institution where children without parents are raised.
What is an orphanage?
I am wealthy and donate large amounts to good causes.
What is a philanthropist?
Cruel and without sympathy.
What is callous?
To stop something completely.
What is “do away with”?
Clue: He avoided responsibility when things became difficult.
What is “burying his head in the sand”?
A situation where people are extremely poor.
What is destitution?
I officially request protection in another country.
What is an asylum seeker?
Kind and willing to help others.
What is benevolent?
To face difficulties or opposition.
What is “run up against”?
Clue: She felt deeply ashamed after seeing how little others had.
What is humbling?
The sharing of money or resources in a fairer way.
What is redistribution?
I expose illegal or immoral behaviour in an organisation.
What is a whistle-blower?
Without money or basic necessities.
What is impoverished?
To work extremely hard to achieve something.
What is “spare no effort”?