Vocab 3

Question 1

demagogue

Answer 1

a political leader who seeks support by appealing to the desires and prejudices of ordinary people rather than by using rational argument

Question 2

pathos

Answer 2

a quality that evokes pity or sadness

Question 3

chemotherapy

Answer 3

the treatment of disease by the use of chemical substances

Question 4

zeitgeist

Answer 4

the defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time

Question 5

context

Answer 5

• 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

Question 6

opaque

Answer 6

not able to be seen through; not transparent

Question 7

conundrum

Answer 7

a confusing and difficult problem or question

Question 8

neoliberalism

Answer 8

a political approach that favors free-market capitalism, deregulation, and reduction in government spending

Question 9

Faustian

Answer 9

Faustian” imply sacrificing spiritual values for power, knowledge, or material gain

Question 10

graphic

Answer 10

giving a vivid picture with explicit detail

Question 11

surrealism

Answer 11

a 20th-century avant-garde movement in art and literature which sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind

Question 12

felony

Answer 12

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

Question 13

liberalism

Answer 13

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

Question 14

neoconservatism

Answer 14

a political ideology characterized by an emphasis on free-market capitalism and an interventionist foreign policy

Question 15

anthropogenic

Answer 15

(chiefly of environmental pollution and pollutants) originating in human activity:

Question 16

virtualize

Answer 16

convert (something) to a computer generated simulation of reality

Question 17

DeFi decentralized finance

Answer 17

group of phenomena including blockchain, cryptocurrencies and non fungible tokens

Question 18

NFT Non Fungible Tokens

Answer 18

a kind of title deed over a digital asset such as an art work

Question 19

sabotage

Answer 19

1. destruction of employer’s property or hindering of manufacturing by discontented workers
2. destructive or obstructive action carried out by a civilian or enemy agent to hinder a nation’s war effort

Question 20

espionage

Answer 20

the practice of spying or using spies to obtain information about the plans and activities especially of a foreign government or comprting company

Question 21

transgression

Answer 21

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.

Question 22

troll

Answer 22

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.