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Define: squalor
The state of being extremely dirty and unpleasant as a result of poverty and neglect.
Define: unemployed
(of a person) without a paid job but available to work.
What is a synonym of the word BARREN.
unfruitful, empty, wasteland, desolate, dry, unfertile
What is an antonym of the word MIGRANT?
native, settle, anchored, stay, remain
Where did many of the Okies migrate to?
California
Define: migrant
A person who moved from one place to another to find better work or living conditions.
Define: hardship
What is a SYNONYM of the word HARDSHIP?
suffering, difficult, adversity
What is an antonym of the word BOUNTIFUL?
scare, meager, lacking, barren, sparse
What was the name of the man that helped the Okie children?
Leo Hart
Define: bountiful
Define: barren
(of land) too poor to produce much of any vegetation.
What is a synonym of the word DESPAIR?
hopeless, hardship, desperation, sorrow, gloom
What is an antonym of the word SQUALOR?
clean, pure, healthy, well cared for
What is an antonym of the word UNEMPLOYED?
working, active, busy
Define: despair
The complete loss or absence of hope.
Define: humanize
To make (something) more humane (compassionate, benevolent) or civilized.
What is a synonym for the word SELF- SUFFICIENT?
no help needed, independent, competent
What is an antonym of the word HUMANIZE?
ignore, hurt, cruel
What is a synonym of the word PRESERVE?
maintain, original, protect, keep safe, save
Define: preserve
Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.
Define: memorable
Worth remembering/ easily remembered due to being special or unusual.
What is a synonym of the word MEMORABLE?
remember, meaningful, memory, special
What is an antonym of the word UNPROFITABLE?
productive, successful, fruitful, gain
What was the name of the book written by John Steinbeck during The Great Depression?
The Grapes of Wrath