Nouns Flashcards
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Independence
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Autonomy/ Freedom/ Liberty
2
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Allegations
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Claim/ Assertion/ Accusation
3
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Commotion
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Furore/ Hubbub/ Brouhaha
4
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Pundits
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Experts/ Advisors
5
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Crux
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Core/ Heart/ Nucleus/ Essence/ Centre
6
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Sanctity
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Inviolability/ Solemnity
7
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Verdict
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Judgement/ ruling/ abjudication
8
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Incorrupitability
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Scrupulousness/ Honesty/ Trustworthiness
9
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Censorship
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Suppression/ Blackout/ Restriction/ Regulations (Media)
10
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Scrutiny
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Inspection/ Perusal/ Probe
11
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Masterplan
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Blueprint/ Ground plan/ Map
12
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Projections
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Estimations/ Forecasts/ Prognosis
13
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Volatility
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Uncertainty/ Instability/ Unpredictability
14
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Realities
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Truth/ Facts/ Actuality/ Verities
15
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Consensus
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Unanimity/ Agreement/ Concurrence/ Cooperation
Harmony/ Cooperation/ Rapport
16
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Equity
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Fairness/ Impartiality/ Justice/ Egalitarianism
17
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Cohesion
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Unity/ Togetherness/ Solidarity
18
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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
21
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Boasting
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Ostentation/ Flamboyant/ Exhibitionism/ Flashiness
22
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Elite
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Aristocracy/ Celebrity/ Wealthy/ High-status
23
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Faith
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Conviction/ Doctrine/ Principle/ Religion/ Teaching
24
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Network
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Grid/ Organisation/ Structure/ System/ Chain
25
Erosion
Corrosion/ Disintegration/ Unravelling/ Falling apart
26
Depreciation
Devaluation/ Deflation/ Reduction/ Slump/ Loss of value
27
Melancholy
Sad/ Sombre/ Gloomy/ Sorrowful
(Thinking) Wistful/ Pensive
28
Despair
Desperation/ Hopelessness/ Depression/ Despondency/ Anguish
29
Rage
Fury/ Madness/ Outburst/ Exasperation/ Frenzy/ Violence
30
Help
Assistance/ Support/ Aid/ Guidance/ Advice
31
Reputation
Standing
| Honor/ Character/ Fame/ Influence/ Prestige/ Prominence/ Status
32
Busybody
Eavesdropper/ Snooper/ Meddler
33
Prediction
Prognostication/ Foresight/ Foretell/ Speculation (more economic)
34
Power
Influence/ Strength/ Effect one's own desired outcome
35
Masses
Public/ People
36
Value
Merit/ Significance (?)
37
Democratic progress
Free and fair elections
38
Statement
Declaration/ Announcement / Assertion
39
Testing
Experimentation
40
Gov - Policy proposals and party platforms
Government propositions/plans, Party principles/manifestos
41
Education
Learning
42
Perspectives
Opinions/ Viewpoints/ Beliefs/ Schools of thought
43
Sharing
Trading/ Exchange/ Flow
44
Information
Data/ Resources/ Knowledge
45
Accuracy
Calling out lies/fabrications / Veracity
46
Accountability
Maintaining checks and balances/ Questioning of governments
47
Innovation
Inventiveness/ Creativity
48
Any walk of life
All spheres/ aspects of life
49
Danger
Harm/ Risks
50
Justification
Argument/ Rationale/ Defence/ Explanation/ Vindication
51
Advertisement
Commercial / Promotion
52
Lie
Fiction / Fabrication / Untruth / Falsehood
53
Focus
Attention / Priority / Emphasis
54
Conversation
Dialogue / Chat / Discussion / Talk
55
Anxiety
Worry / Concern / Apprehension / Unease
56
Apocalyptic ideas
Doomsday scenario
57
Magic and theology
Supernatural/mythical conceptions and religious belief
58
Irresponsibility
Irrationality / Thoughtlessness
59
Disaster / Crisis
Calamity / Catastrophe / Cataclysm / Tragedy
60
Belief
Faith / Ideology
| Trust
61
Situation
Circumstances / Scenario / Condition
62
Youth
Adolescents / Teenagers / Juveniles
63
Elderly / Baby-boomers
(Would-be) retirees (context) / The aged / Seniors / Senior citizens
64
Generation (3 meanings)
Age group / Cohort
Batch
Creation / Origination / Production / Inception
65
Fear
Terror / Anxiety / Uncertainty / Phobia / Trepidation / Apprehension
66
Social Security System
Government / Social Security Payments / Social Insurance / Economic Assistance / Retirement Income
67
Pension
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
68
Familial ties
Kinship bonds / Blood ties
69
Protection
Defence / Safeguarding / Security / Preservation / Conservation / Safe keeping
(Context: Elderly) Refuge / Care
70
Old age
Age / Declining years / Golden Years
71
Death
Passing / Decease / End / Demise
72
Globalisation
Internationalism / Modernisation
73
Lifestyle
Way of life / Manner of living / Customs / Habits
74
Example
Exemplification / Instance / Case / Sample / Illustration
75
Developing country
Third world / emergent nations
76
Country
State / Nation
77
Investment
Speculation / Expenditure / Funding / Backing / Financing
78
Filter
Strainer / Sieve / Gauze / Netting
79
Growth
Broadening / Development / Blooming / Flourishing / Thriving
80
Problem
Difficulty / Issue / Trouble / Worry
Complication / Obstacle/ Hurdle / Impediment
Predicament
81
People
Human beings / Persons / Individuals / Humans / Mankind / Humanity
82
Consumption
Utilisation / Expenditure
Depletion / Exhaustion
Squandering / Draining
83
Environment (Natural)
Habitat / Territory / Surroundings / Ecology (?)
| Natural world / Nature / Ecosystem
84
Loss
Disappearance / Waste / Diminution / Erosion / Reduction/ Depletion
85
Rush
Hurry / Dash / Scramble
| Onslaught
86
Act
Deed / Action / Move
87
Ability
Capacity / Capability / Potential / Power / Means
88
Tidal wave (figurative)
Huge volume
89
Communication
the imparting or exchanging of information by speaking, writing, or using some other medium.
transmission / imparting / relay
spreading / dissemination
90
Jaberring
Babble / Chatter
91
Pathways
Road / Route / Street / Way
92
Goal
Aim / Objective / Target / Purpose / Ambition / Aspiration
| Wish / Dream / Resolve
93
Pedagogy
Didactics / Teaching method
94
Sources
Origin / Where something comes from / Pools of information
95
Environment
External world
96
Commands
Instructions
97
Signals
Messages / Informations
98
System
Process
99
What's good and bad about
Advantages and disadvantages / Pros and Cons
100
Technology
Engineering / Tools (Depends largely on context)
101
Connection
Link / Bond / Interdependence
102
Information online
Knowledge from cyberspace
103
Task
Job / Duty / Assignment / Mission / Undertaking / Responsibility / Endeavour
104
Privacy
Confidentiality
| Personal Space
105
Paranoia
Irrational Fear
106
Understanding
Comprehension / Grasp
107
Attempt
Effort / Endeavour / Bid
108
Success (Generic)
Achievement / Accomplishment / Victory / Triumph
109
War
Siege / Conflict / Fighting / Bloodshed / Skirmish (an episode of irregular or unpremeditated fighting, especially between small or outlying parts of armies or fleets)
110
Persecution
Oppression / Discrimination / Mistreatment
111
Refugee
Displaced Person / Fugitive / Asylum seeker (specifically political refugees)
112
Change
Adjustment / Difference / Innovation / Revolution / Shift / Switch / Transformation / Transition
113
Mismanagement
Mishandling
114
Duty
Obligation / Commitment / Responsibility / Onus
115
Reasons
Cause / Grounds / Basis / Rationale / Motive / Purpose
Aim / Intention / Objective
Impetus
116
Deterrent
Disincentive / Discouragement / Check / Restraint / Hindrance / Impediment
117
Stalemate
Deadlock / Impasse / Standstill
118
Criticism
Condemnation / Censure / Denunciation / Disapproval
119
Odyssey
A long and eventful or adventurous journey or experience.
Journey / Voyage / Travels / Crusade / Pilgrimage
120
Assessment
Appraisal / Evaluation / Judgement
