Article: The happiness revolution Flashcards
emulate
match or surpass (a person or achievement), typically by imitation.
ascend
go up or climb.
proxy
a figure that can be used to represent the value of something in a calculation.
gross domestic product
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welfare
the health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group
a trivial task
of little value or importance.
moods can be transient
lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
simultaneously
at the same time
a forthcoming holiday
upcoming
a survey
a general view, examination, or description of someone or something.
societal well-being
relating to society or social relations.
indisputably important
in a way that cannot be challenged or denied.
richer people tended to be more satisfied than their poorer compatriots
a fellow citizen or national of a country.
to receive fanfare
great attention to and interest in something
to debunk a paradox
expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief)
comedy takes delight in debunking heroes
reduce the inflated reputation of (someone).
the distributed supplies
shared or spread out.
a meticulously researched book
in a way that shows great attention to detail; very thoroughly.
to perform a meta-analysis
a statistical analysis that combines the results of multiple scientific studies
an integrated public transport system
with various parts or aspects linked or coordinated.
mitigate
alleviate, diminish, reduce. make (something bad) less severe, serious, or painful.
a negative correlation between
a mutual relationship or connection between two or more things.
a virtuous cycle
having or showing high moral standards.
help dispel some lingering myths
make (a doubt, feeling, or belief) disappear.
