Now match the words/phrases (1-8) to their meanings (a-h) below. 1. □ starved
2. □ abusive
3. □ in terrible shape
4. □ keeper
5. □ around the clock
6. □ house
7. □ upkeep
8. □ donate
a. in a terrible state of health
b. all day and all night
c. accommodate
d. maintenance
e. not given any food
f. sb who takes care of animals
g. give
h. cruel; violent
2. h - abusive: cruel; violent. This describes behavior that is harmful, hurtful, or oppressive towards someone or something.
3. a - in terrible shape: in a terrible state of health. This means that someone or something is in very bad physical condition.
4. c - keeper: sb who takes care of animals. A keeper is a person who is responsible for the care and maintenance of animals.
5. b - around the clock: all day and all night. This means that something is happening continuously, without any breaks or interruptions, throughout the entire day and night.
6. g - house: accommodate. In this context, "house" means to provide shelter or accommodation for someone or something.
7. d - upkeep: maintenance. Upkeep refers to the process of maintaining or taking care of something, such as a building or an object, to keep it in good condition.
8. g - donate: give. To donate means to give something, typically money, goods, or services, as a gift or contribution to a person or organization in need.
I hope this explanation has provided a clear understanding of the word/phrase meanings and their corresponding answers.