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Ôn IELTS 25/8 > Advance vocabulary > Flashcards

Advance vocabulary Flashcards

1
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 Relating to the principles and practice of teaching.

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Pedagogical

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The art and science of helping adults learn.

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Andragogy

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3
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A course of study.

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Curriculum

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The mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding.

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Cognition

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5
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The process of absorbing information and making it part of your knowledge base.

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Assimilation

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6
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The method of teaching.

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Pedagogy

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7
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Intended to teach or instruct.

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Didactic

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8
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A method of learning by trial and error.

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Heuristic

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9
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The theory of knowledge.

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Epistemology

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10
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Causing or likely to cause disagreement.

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Contentious

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11
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Present or found everywhere.

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Ubiquitous

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12
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Relating to an algorithm, a set of instructions for solving a problem.

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Algorithmic

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13
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The virtual world created by computer networks.

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Cyberspace

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14
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The science of manipulating matter on an atomic and molecular scale.

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Nanotechnology

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15
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The use of a person’s physical characteristics to identify them.

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Biometrics

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16
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A technology that overlays digital information on a real-world environment.

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Augmented reality

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17
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A computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment.

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Virtual reality

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18
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The simulation of human intelligence in machines.

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Artificial intelligence

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19
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A digital ledger of transactions that is distributed across a network of computers.

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Blockchain

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20
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A network of physical objects embedded with technology that enables them to communicate with each other.

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Internet of Things

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21
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Caused or resulting from human activity.

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Anthropogenic

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22
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The clearing of trees from a large area.

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Deforestation

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23
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The process by which fertile land becomes desert.

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Desertification

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24
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The variety of life on Earth.

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Biodiversity

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25
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The ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

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Sustainability

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26
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The action of reducing the severity of something.

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Mitigation

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27
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The process of adjusting to new conditions.

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Adaptation

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28
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The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties.

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Resilience

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29
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The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual, organization, or country.

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Carbon footprint

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30
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The impact of human activities on the environment.

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Ecological footprint

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31
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A disease that spreads rapidly and affects many people.

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Epidemic

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32
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A disease that spreads throughout an entire country or region.

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Pandemic

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33
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The rate of disease in a population.

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Morbidity

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34
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The rate of death in a population.

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Mortality

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35
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The state of being in good health, especially physical and mental health.

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Wellness

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36
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Relating to drugs or medicine.

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Pharmaceutical

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37
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The use of living organisms to produce products.

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Biotechnology

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38
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The likely course of a disease.

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Prognosis

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39
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The study of the causes of diseases.

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Etiology

40
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Treatment aimed at relieving pain and improving the quality of life of patients with a terminal illness.

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Palliative care

41
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The process of making and implementing decisions.

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Governance

42
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A complex system of rules and regulations.

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Bureaucracy

43
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The unfair or unjust treatment of people.

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Inequity

44
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A great difference or contrast.

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Disparity

45
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The belief that all people are equal.

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Egalitarianism

46
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The movement of individuals from one social class to another.

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Social mobility

47
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The growth of cities and towns.

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Urbanization

48
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The process of becoming interconnected on a global scale.

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Globalization

49
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The rights of individuals to freedom and self-expression.

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Civil liberties

50
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The active participation of citizens in their community.

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Civic engagement

51
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The rate at which work is done.

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Productivity

52
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The use of machines to perform tasks that were previously done by humans.

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Automation

53
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A labor market in which companies hire independent contractors for short-term projects.

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Gig economy

54
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The distribution of time between work and personal activities.

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Work-life balance

55
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Time spent relaxing or doing activities one enjoys.

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Leisure time

56
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The excessive pursuit of material possessions.

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Consumerism

57
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The process of turning something into a product that can be bought or sold.

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Commodification

58
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The pursuit of pleasure.

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Hedonism

59
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The belief that actions should be judged based on their usefulness in promoting happiness or reducing suffering.

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Utilitarianism

60
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The belief that life has no inherent meaning or purpose.

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Nihilism

61
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A family unit consisting of parents and their children.

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Nuclear family

62
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A family that includes relatives beyond the nuclear family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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Extended family

63
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A society or family in which men have the dominant role.

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Patriarchal

64
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A society or family in which women have the dominant role.

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Matriarchal

65
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The state or relationship of being a parent.

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Parenthood

66
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The respect and reverence shown by children for their parents.

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Filial piety

67
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Competition between siblings.

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Sibling rivalry

68
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Involving or affecting more than one generation.

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Intergenerational

69
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The patterns of interaction and relationships within a family.

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Family dynamics

70
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A family in which relationships are characterized by conflict, hostility, or abuse.

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Dysfunctional family

71
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Tourism that focuses on protecting the environment and supporting local communities.

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Ecotourism

72
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The exchange of ideas, customs, and traditions between people from different cultures.

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Cultural exchange

73
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A strong desire to travel.

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Wanderlust

74
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A plan or schedule of a journey.

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Itinerary

75
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A temporary stay.

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Sojourn

76
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Living without a fixed home.

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Nomadic

77
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Fatigue caused by rapid changes in time zones.

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Jet lag

78
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A place that is heavily visited by tourists and often overpriced.

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Tourist trap

79
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Traveling on a budget, often carrying a backpack.

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Backpacking

80
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The study of food and cooking.

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Gastronomy

81
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The use of shocking or exciting material to attract attention.

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Sensationalism

82
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Information used to promote a particular viewpoint or cause.

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Propaganda

83
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The ability to understand and critically analyze media messages.

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Media literacy

84
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The merging of different types of media, such as print, broadcast, and digital.

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Convergence

85
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The control of the flow of information to the public.

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Gatekeeping

86
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Online platforms that allow users to create and share content.

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Social media

87
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False or misleading information spread through social media and other channels.

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Fake news

88
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A particular point of view that is reflected in media coverage.

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Media bias

89
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The practice of managing a company’s or organization’s image and reputation.

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Public relations

90
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Exaggerated or misleading headlines designed to attract clicks.

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Clickbait

91
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An ideal society.

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Utopia

92
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A society characterized by misery and suffering.

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Dystopia

93
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The process of estimating future trends based on past data.

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Extrapolation

94
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A hypothetical point in the future when technological growth becomes uncontrollable.

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Technological singularity

95
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The study of the characteristics of a population.

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Demography

96
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A long-term change in Earth’s climate.

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Climate change

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