Solutions - Advanced - Unit 4 - 4A - Part 1

regarding or affecting the entire world

the number of people who live in a particular city or country

a compact electronic device designed for individual use, capable of performing various tasks such as word processing, internet browsing, and multimedia applications

a portable device that combines the functions of a cell phone and a computer, such as browsing the internet, using apps, making calls, etc.

someone who uses a particular device or service

the condition of being very poor

to grow in number, amount, size, or value

to physically move in a downward direction without necessarily reaching the lowest point

(economics) to lose value suddenly and significantly

to diminish in quantity or size over time

to become much worse or more intense

to remain the same and fail to make any progress

to vary or waver between two or more states, conditions, or amounts

to cease rising or falling and attain a flat or even surface or elevation

to gradually rise or increase

to increase, expand, or multiply rapidly

to surpass, exceed, or move faster than someone or something

to move faster in comparison to other things or people

to catch up to and pass by something or someone that is moving in the same direction

to reach a stable or unchanging level or state after a period of growth or increase

to decline in amount or value in a sudden and rapid way

(of prices, values, temperature, etc.) to suddenly decrease in a significant amount

to increase rapidly and dramatically, often referring to prices, numbers, or success

to exceed in quality, quantity, or achievement

to fall or move in a clumsy, uncontrolled manner, often rolling or turning over

an important matter about which people argue or talk

equipped with weapons or firearms

a military clash between two nations or countries, usually one that lasts long

a permanent change in global or regional climate patterns, including temperature, wind, and rainfall

an occurrence of a disease that spreads and involves a large number of people at the same time in a particular area

a situation where there is not enough food that causes hunger and death

the economic system characterized by private ownership, free markets, and global trade that operates on a global scale

the average number of years a person is expected to live, based on various demographic and health factors