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Society - various Flashcards

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A large and densely populated city
S: city
Ex: New york is a bustling x, known for its diverse culture

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Metropolis

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The process of an area becoming more urban, with increased infrastructure, population and development
S: Urban growth
Ex:Rapid x lead to challenges in managing resources and services

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Urbanization

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Take in, contain something as a whole, including
S: embody, contain, build in
Ex: x renewable energy sources is a key aspect of urban sustainability

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Incorporate

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The state of being overcrowded or filled with traffic, making movement difficult
S: Gridlock
E: Efficient public transportation can help alleviate urban x

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Congestion

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The process of renewing or bringing new life to an urban area, often through redevelopment or renovation
S: Renewal
E: The city waterfront project was a major step toward urban x

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Revitalization

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The transformation of a neighborhood through an influx of more affluent residents, leading to changes in property values and culture
S: Urban renewal
Ex: X can have both positive and negative impacts on local communities

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Gentrification

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A situation of very sever traffic congestion
S: traffic congestion
Ex: there are plans to build a bypass to avoid the x in the town center

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Gridlock

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The division of a city into different areas for specific land use purposes such as residential, commercial, industrial
S: Land use planning
Ex: X regulations ensure a harmonious balance between different types of urban spaces

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Zoning

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The variety of plant and animal species in a particular habitat or ecosystem
S: biological diversity
Ex: Preserving green spaces is crucial for maintaining urban x

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Biodiversity

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Active participation of citizens in the processes of their community, often through volunteering, voting or public discussions
S: community involvement
Ex: X is essential for shaping the direction of urban development projects

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Civic engagement

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The collaborative process of creating spaces that reflect the needs and desires of the community
S: Space design
E: The park’s design focused on x, incorporating input from local residents

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Placemaking

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Not harmful to the environment, designed to have minimal negative impact
S: Environmentally conscious
E: The city’s commitment to x practices includes waste reduction and renewable energy sources

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Eco-friendly

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Energy derived from sources that are naturally replenished, such as solar, wind or hydroelectric power
S: Sustainable energy
Ex; Investing in x energy infrastructure is a vital step toward reducing carbon emissions.

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Renewable

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The unrestricted expansion of urban areas into surrounding rural spaces often resulting in low-density development.
S: Urban x
Ex: effective urban planning can help prevent the negative consequences of urban x
Ex: I was x on the couch

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Sprawl (distendersi) / (stravaccarsi)

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An area of open land around a city, often protected from development to preserve natural habitats and promote green spaces.
S: Green zone
Ex: The city’s x provides a peaceful retreat from the urban hustle and bustle

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Green belt

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A piece of land cultivated by a group of people within a community, often used for growing fruits, vegetable or flowers
S: Urban garden
Ex: The establishment of x promotes sustainable food production in urban areas

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Community Garden

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Tangible or intangible assets of a community

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Cultural Heritage

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Expression instead of strech
x the resources of local communities

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Straining the resources

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a difference in level or treatment, that is seen as unfair
S: imbalanced, inequality, Discrepancy
Ex: Tourism in remote areas can exacerbate economic x
Ex2: The x in income levels between the rich and the poor is a significant issue

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Disparity (disparitá)
(economic disparity)

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Activity that enriches one’s view of cultural differences with an eye toward replacing bad ideas about other’s culture with well informed ones
Ex: tourism in remote areas can become a source of sustainable development, ecological preservation and x

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Cultural enrichment

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Excessive tourism

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Over-toursim

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A sum of money granted by the state to help a business
Ex: x to construction companies

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Subsidies

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Owning a house
Ex: x fosters community stability

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Homeownership

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Activity that enriches one’s view of cultural differences with an eye toward replacing bad ideas about other’s culture with well informed ones
Ex: tourism in remote areas can become a source of sustainable development, ecological preservation and x

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Cultural enrichment

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The part of something are integrated and interconnected and can be explained only by reference to the whole
Ex: The proposal strikes a better balance in addressing a country’s housing shortage, while respecting individual choices and fostering x development

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Holistic

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Typically a pejorative reference to the social transformations involved in modernization, in which people are allegedly increasingly treated en masse. The concept is associated with mass society theory, where many argue that it leads to weaker family and community ties and to social fragmentation.
Ex: It’s important to mitigate x and overpopulation in urban areas

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Massification (massificazione)

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Believing in or promoting equal rights for all people.
S: Equalitarian
Ex: An x society values fairness and equal opportunities

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Egalitarian

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Diverse in character or content.
S: Varied
Ex: The city’s population is incredibly x, representing many cultures.

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Heterogeneous

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Of the same or similar kind or nature.
S:Uniform
Ex: In some rural areas, the population is more x in terms of culture

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Homogeneous

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A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
S: Model
Ex: This project represents a new x in sustainable architecture

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Paradigm

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Belonging naturally; inherent.
S: Innate
Ex: Curiosity is an intrinsic human quality.

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Intrinsic

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Dealing with problems in a sensible and realistic way.
S: Practical
Ex: A x approach to solving social issues often leads to better results.

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Pragmatic

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A countless or extremely great number.
S: Countless
Ex: There are myriad ways to address environmental concern

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Myriad

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Selfless concern for the well-being of others.
S: Selflessness
Ex: Many volunteers demonstrate x by helping those in need.

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Altruism

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Well-meaning and kindly.
S: Generous
Ex: Her benevolent actions have positively impacted the community

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Benevolent

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A system of government or management in which decisions are made by state officials.
S: Administration
Ex: excessive x can lead to inefficiency in public services.

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Bureaucracy

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Exclude from a society or group.
S: Shun
Ex: They chose to x him for his unpopular opinions.

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ostracize

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To avoid something, to ignore someone and not speak to that person because you cannot accept their behavior, beliefs
S: Avoid, steer clear of, stay clear of, stay away from
Ex: after the trial she was shunned by friends and family alike

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Shun

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a small close-knit group of people who do not readily allow others to join them
Ex: The company is dominated by a small clique

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Clique

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A person who acts obsequiously towards someone important to gain an advantage.
S: Flatterer
Ex: He surrounded himself with x who always praised his decisions

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Sycophant

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a person who lavishes praise, often insincerely
S: sycophant
Ex: he’s not allowing x to deceive him

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Flatterer

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Something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected.
S: Aberration
Ex: The sudden increase in temperature in winter is an x.

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Anomaly

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Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern.
S: Indifference
Ex: x towards politics can lead to a disengaged citizenry.

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Apathy

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The citizens of a place regarded collectively
Ex: the legal obligations of the x

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citizenry

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Not securely held or in position; dangerously likely to fall or collapse.
S: Unstable
Ex: The political situation in the region is x, with ongoing conflicts

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Precarious

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The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
S: Endurance
Ex: The x of the community was evident after the natural disaster

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Resilience

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Something that speeds up a change or action.
S: Trigger
Ex: “The internet has acted as a x for globalization.

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Catalyst

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The front of a building; a deceptive outward appearance.
S: Exterior
Ex: The old x of the building concealed its modern interior

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Facade

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Sternness or severity of manner or attitude; extreme simplicity or plainness.
S: Frugality
Ex: During times of economic crisis, governments may implement austerity measures.

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Austerity

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The quality or state of being demanding or unyielding (as in discipline or criticism)
Ex: the new president has a reputation for his sternness

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Sternness (severitá)

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Existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute.
S: Intrinsic
Ex: Freedom of speech is an x right in many democracies.

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Inherent

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Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong.
S: Unerring
Ex: No one is x; everyone can make errors.

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Infallible

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Evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer or fact) from someone
Ex: I tried to elicit a smile form her
Ex: the teacher’s question x thoughtful responses from the students

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Elicit (suscitare, provocare)

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Lasting for a very short time.
S: Fleeting (fugace)
Ex: The beauty of cherry blossoms is x, as they bloom for only a few weeks

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Ephemeral

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