Vocab 3 Flashcards
demagogue
a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument
pathos
a quality that evokes pity or sadness
chemotherapy
the treatment of disease by the use of chemical substances
zeitgeist
the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time
context
- the circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood and assessed
- the parts of something written or spoken that immediately precede and follow a word or passage and clarify its meaning
opaque
not able to be seen through; not transparent
conundrum
a confusing and difficult problem or question
neoliberalism
a political approach that favors free-market capitalism, deregulation, and reduction in government spending
Faustian
Faustian” imply sacrificing spiritual values for power, knowledge, or material gain
graphic
giving a vivid picture with explicit detail
surrealism
a 20th-century avant-garde movement in art and literature which sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind
felony
a crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death
liberalism
1 willingness to respect or accept behaviour or opinions different from one’s own; openness to new ideas: one of the basic tenets of liberalism is tolerance. • the holding of political views that are socially progressive and promote social welfare
2 a political and social philosophy that promotes individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise
neoconservatism
a political ideology characterized by an emphasis on free-market capitalism and an interventionist foreign policy
anthropogenic
(chiefly of environmental pollution and pollutants) originating in human activity:
virtualize
convert (something) to a computer generated simulation of reality
DeFi decentralized finance
group of phenomena including blockchain, cryptocurrencies and non fungible tokens
NFT Non Fungible Tokens
a kind of title deed over a digital asset such as an art work
sabotage
- destruction of employer’s property or hindering of manufacturing by discontented workers
- destructive or obstructive action carried out by a civilian or enemy agent to hinder a nation’s war effort
espionage
the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or comprting company
transgression
The term “transgression” generally refers to the act of violating a law, rule, or moral principle. It can be used to describe any behavior that goes beyond accepted boundaries or limits, often resulting in some kind of negative consequence or punishment.
In a legal context, transgression refers to breaking a specific law or regulation. For example, if someone is caught driving under the influence of alcohol, they have committed a transgression of the law.
In a moral context, transgression refers to violating a widely accepted standard of behavior. For example, cheating on a partner or lying to a friend could be considered a transgression of moral principles.
Overall, transgression is often used to describe behavior that goes against what is expected or accepted in a given context, and it can carry negative connotations such as disobedience, sin, or immorality.
troll
In internet slang, a troll is someone who posts messages or comments on social media, forums, or chat rooms that are deliberately offensive, misleading, or controversial, often with the aim of disrupting conversations or provoking an emotional response from other users.
Trolls may use a variety of tactics, such as making personal attacks, spreading false information, or posting inflammatory or off-topic messages. Their goal is often to create chaos or incite conflict, rather than to contribute constructively to the discussion.
While some people may use the term “troll” to refer to anyone who posts critical or negative comments online, the term generally applies specifically to those who engage in deliberately disruptive behavior.
