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Nouns Flashcards

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Independence

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Autonomy/ Freedom/ Liberty

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Allegations

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Claim/ Assertion/ Accusation

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Commotion

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Furore/ Hubbub/ Brouhaha

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Pundits

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Experts/ Advisors

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Crux

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Core/ Heart/ Nucleus/ Essence/ Centre

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Sanctity

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Inviolability/ Solemnity

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Verdict

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Judgement/ ruling/ abjudication

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Incorrupitability

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Scrupulousness/ Honesty/ Trustworthiness

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Censorship

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Suppression/ Blackout/ Restriction/ Regulations (Media)

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Scrutiny

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Inspection/ Perusal/ Probe

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Masterplan

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Blueprint/ Ground plan/ Map

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Projections

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Estimations/ Forecasts/ Prognosis

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Volatility

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Uncertainty/ Instability/ Unpredictability

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Realities

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Truth/ Facts/ Actuality/ Verities

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Consensus

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Unanimity/ Agreement/ Concurrence/ Cooperation

Harmony/ Cooperation/ Rapport

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Equity

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Fairness/ Impartiality/ Justice/ Egalitarianism

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Cohesion

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Unity/ Togetherness/ Solidarity

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Discourse

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Discussion/ Dialogue/ Colloquy/ Debate/ Conversation

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Lockdown

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Restriction/ Stricture/ Clampdown

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Reform

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Revamp/ Rectification/ Retirement/ Amendment

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Boasting

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Ostentation/ Flamboyant/ Exhibitionism/ Flashiness

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Elite

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Aristocracy/ Celebrity/ Wealthy/ High-status

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Faith

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Conviction/ Doctrine/ Principle/ Religion/ Teaching

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Network

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Grid/ Organisation/ Structure/ System/ Chain

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Erosion

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Corrosion/ Disintegration/ Unravelling/ Falling apart

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Depreciation

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Devaluation/ Deflation/ Reduction/ Slump/ Loss of value

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Melancholy

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Sad/ Sombre/ Gloomy/ Sorrowful

(Thinking) Wistful/ Pensive

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Despair

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Desperation/ Hopelessness/ Depression/ Despondency/ Anguish

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Rage

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Fury/ Madness/ Outburst/ Exasperation/ Frenzy/ Violence

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Help

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Assistance/ Support/ Aid/ Guidance/ Advice

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Reputation

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Standing

Honor/ Character/ Fame/ Influence/ Prestige/ Prominence/ Status

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Busybody

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Eavesdropper/ Snooper/ Meddler

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Prediction

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Prognostication/ Foresight/ Foretell/ Speculation (more economic)

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Power

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Influence/ Strength/ Effect one’s own desired outcome

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Masses

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Public/ People

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Value

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Merit/ Significance (?)

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37
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Democratic progress

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Free and fair elections

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38
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Statement

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Declaration/ Announcement / Assertion

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Testing

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Experimentation

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Gov - Policy proposals and party platforms

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Government propositions/plans, Party principles/manifestos

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Education

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Learning

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Perspectives

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Opinions/ Viewpoints/ Beliefs/ Schools of thought

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Sharing

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Trading/ Exchange/ Flow

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44
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Information

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Data/ Resources/ Knowledge

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45
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Accuracy

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Calling out lies/fabrications / Veracity

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46
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Accountability

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Maintaining checks and balances/ Questioning of governments

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47
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Innovation

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Inventiveness/ Creativity

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Any walk of life

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All spheres/ aspects of life

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49
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Danger

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Harm/ Risks

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Justification

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Argument/ Rationale/ Defence/ Explanation/ Vindication

51
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Advertisement

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Commercial / Promotion

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Lie

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Fiction / Fabrication / Untruth / Falsehood

53
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Focus

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Attention / Priority / Emphasis

54
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Conversation

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Dialogue / Chat / Discussion / Talk

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Anxiety

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Worry / Concern / Apprehension / Unease

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Apocalyptic ideas

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Doomsday scenario

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Magic and theology

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Supernatural/mythical conceptions and religious belief

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Irresponsibility

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Irrationality / Thoughtlessness

59
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Disaster / Crisis

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Calamity / Catastrophe / Cataclysm / Tragedy

60
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Belief

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Faith / Ideology

Trust

61
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Situation

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Circumstances / Scenario / Condition

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Youth

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Adolescents / Teenagers / Juveniles

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Elderly / Baby-boomers

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(Would-be) retirees (context) / The aged / Seniors / Senior citizens

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Generation (3 meanings)

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Age group / Cohort
Batch
Creation / Origination / Production / Inception

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Fear

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Terror / Anxiety / Uncertainty / Phobia / Trepidation / Apprehension

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Social Security System

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Government / Social Security Payments / Social Insurance / Economic Assistance / Retirement Income

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Pension

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a regular payment made by the state to people of or above the official retirement age and to some widows and disabled people

welfare payment / allowance / benefit / support / welfare funding / monetary assistance

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Familial ties

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Kinship bonds / Blood ties

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Protection

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Defence / Safeguarding / Security / Preservation / Conservation / Safe keeping
(Context: Elderly) Refuge / Care

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Old age

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Age / Declining years / Golden Years

71
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Death

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Passing / Decease / End / Demise

72
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Globalisation

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Internationalism / Modernisation

73
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Lifestyle

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Way of life / Manner of living / Customs / Habits

74
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Example

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Exemplification / Instance / Case / Sample / Illustration

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Developing country

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Third world / emergent nations

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Country

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State / Nation

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Investment

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Speculation / Expenditure / Funding / Backing / Financing

78
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Filter

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Strainer / Sieve / Gauze / Netting

79
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Growth

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Broadening / Development / Blooming / Flourishing / Thriving

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Problem

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Difficulty / Issue / Trouble / Worry
Complication / Obstacle/ Hurdle / Impediment
Predicament

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People

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Human beings / Persons / Individuals / Humans / Mankind / Humanity

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Consumption

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Utilisation / Expenditure
Depletion / Exhaustion
Squandering / Draining

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Environment (Natural)

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Habitat / Territory / Surroundings / Ecology (?)

Natural world / Nature / Ecosystem

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Loss

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Disappearance / Waste / Diminution / Erosion / Reduction/ Depletion

85
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Rush

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Hurry / Dash / Scramble

Onslaught

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Act

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Deed / Action / Move

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Ability

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Capacity / Capability / Potential / Power / Means

88
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Tidal wave (figurative)

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Huge volume

89
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Communication

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the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium.

transmission / imparting / relay
spreading / dissemination

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Jaberring

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Babble / Chatter

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Pathways

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Road / Route / Street / Way

92
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Goal

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Aim / Objective / Target / Purpose / Ambition / Aspiration

Wish / Dream / Resolve

93
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Pedagogy

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Didactics / Teaching method

94
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Sources

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Origin / Where something comes from / Pools of information

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Environment

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External world

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Commands

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Instructions

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Signals

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Messages / Informations

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System

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Process

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What’s good and bad about

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Advantages and disadvantages / Pros and Cons

100
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Technology

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Engineering / Tools (Depends largely on context)

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Connection

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Link / Bond / Interdependence

102
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Information online

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Knowledge from cyberspace

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Task

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Job / Duty / Assignment / Mission / Undertaking / Responsibility / Endeavour

104
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Privacy

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Confidentiality

Personal Space

105
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Paranoia

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Irrational Fear

106
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Understanding

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Comprehension / Grasp

107
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Attempt

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Effort / Endeavour / Bid

108
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Success (Generic)

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Achievement / Accomplishment / Victory / Triumph

109
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War

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Siege / Conflict / Fighting / Bloodshed / Skirmish (an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets)

110
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Persecution

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Oppression / Discrimination / Mistreatment

111
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Refugee

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Displaced Person / Fugitive / Asylum seeker (specifically political refugees)

112
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Change

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Adjustment / Difference / Innovation / Revolution / Shift / Switch / Transformation / Transition

113
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Mismanagement

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Mishandling

114
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Duty

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Obligation / Commitment / Responsibility / Onus

115
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Reasons

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Cause / Grounds / Basis / Rationale / Motive / Purpose
Aim / Intention / Objective
Impetus

116
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Deterrent

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Disincentive / Discouragement / Check / Restraint / Hindrance / Impediment

117
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Stalemate

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Deadlock / Impasse / Standstill

118
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Criticism

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Condemnation / Censure / Denunciation / Disapproval

119
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Odyssey

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A long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience.

Journey / Voyage / Travels / Crusade / Pilgrimage

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Assessment

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Appraisal / Evaluation / Judgement

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