Transhumanisim Vocab (Tool Box) Flashcards
What is the term for a human being?
A human being
What does it mean to upgrade?
To improve
What is a synonym for provoke?
Cause
What is the opposite of solving a problem?
Creating a problem
What type of issue is an environmental issue?
A problem related to the environment
What is a philosophical issue?
A problem related to philosophy
What does old age refer to?
Ageing
What does it mean to reverse a process?
To go back to an earlier state
What does to destroy mean?
To eliminate or ruin
What is the opposite of to create?
To destroy
What does it mean to fear?
To feel afraid of something
What does to rejoice mean?
To feel joy or happiness
What is the term for extinction?
The process of a species dying out
What is the opposite of to survive?
To become extinct
What does hope mean?
To desire a positive outcome
What does despair mean?
To lose hope
What is the difference between natural and artificial?
Natural is occurring in nature; artificial is man-made
What do advocates of a cause do?
Support or promote it
What do opponents of a cause do?
Criticize or denounce it
What does in theory mean?
In principle or concept
What does in practice refer to?
In actual application or reality
Fill in the blank: Comparatives are words like better, ________, stronger.
Fitter
What is an example of a link word?
Instead of
What is a modal verb indicating a high degree of certainty?
Must
