Social Services Vocabulary

adjective relating to or serving as a means of alleviating or reducing pain or discomfort

• The doctor prescribed an alleviative medication to help manage the patient's pain.
• I heard that using ice packs can be alleviative for muscle soreness.
• Taking a hot bath is super alleviative for stress relief.
• Listening to music is like an alleviative balm for my soul.

noun a person or group who receives benefits, profits, or advantages

adjective relating to or receiving benefits or advantages

• The beneficiary of the trust fund is entitled to receive monthly payments.
• My sister is the beneficiary of our grandmother's will.
• I heard that Jake is the beneficiary of his rich uncle's estate.
• As a mentor, I consider myself a beneficiary of the knowledge passed down to me.

adjective Describing someone who has passed away or is no longer living.

• The deceased left behind a will outlining the distribution of their assets.
• I heard that the deceased's family is holding a memorial service next week.
• Did you hear about the deceased? It's such a sad situation.
• The once vibrant neighborhood now feels like a deceased ghost town.

adjective describing someone who is extremely poor and lacking basic necessities

• The government provides assistance programs for indigent individuals in need.
• We should donate to help out the indigent families in our community.
• It's important to lend a hand to those who are indigent and struggling.
• In a society that values material wealth, the spiritually indigent often go unnoticed.

noun a government official or employee

• A public servant is expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in their role.
• Being a public servant means working for the government and serving the community.
• Public servants have to deal with a lot of red tape and bureaucracy in their jobs.
• In a democracy, public servants are like the gears that keep the machinery of government running smoothly.

noun the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group

• The government is responsible for ensuring the welfare of its citizens through social programs.
• We should all pitch in to help out our friend who is struggling for the welfare of their family.
• I heard she's on welfare now, trying to make ends meet.
• The welfare of the company depends on the success of this new product launch.