biotechnology
[noun]
the use of living organisms, or their parts or products, in industrial, agricultural, medical, or other technological applications to produce or modify useful products or processes
censorship
[noun]
the act of banning or deleting information that could be valuable to the enemy
democracy
[noun]
a system of government based on the vote of the public who choose their representatives periodically by free election
globalisation
[noun]
the process by which economies, cultures, and societies across the world have become more interconnected and integrated
global warming
[noun]
the increase in the average temperature of the Earth as a result of the greenhouse effect
immigration
[noun]
the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there, or the number of those who do so
identity theft
[noun]
the illegal use of someone's name and personal information without their knowledge, particularly to gain money or goods
exploration
[noun]
the act of traveling through unfamiliar areas or subjects in order to gain knowledge or discover new information
multiculturalism
[noun]
the belief that cultural diversity within a society should be respected
depletion
[noun]
the reduction or exhaustion of a resource, supply, or quantity, resulting in a decrease or loss
ozone layer
[noun]
a layer of gases in the earth's atmosphere that does not let the sun's ultraviolet radiation pass through
cloning
[noun]
the scientific process of creating an identical or near-identical copy of a living organism, cell, or DNA sequence through asexual reproduction or genetic engineering techniques
freedom of speech
[noun]
the right to express any opinions or ideas without censorship, restraint, or fear of retaliation from the government or other authorities
corporation
[noun]
a company or group of people that are considered as a single unit by law
to underrate
[verb]
to consider someone or something as less important, valuable, or skillful than they actually are
indispensable
[adjective]
absolutely necessary or crucial, to the point that being replaced or substituted is not possible
invaluable
[adjective]
extremely valuable and essential, to the point that the true worth of something is immeasurable
to tear out
[verb]
to forcefully pull or remove something or someone from their place or position
in the fast lane
[phrase]
in a way that involves danger yet is full of excitement and adventure
wake-up call
[noun]
a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel
golden opportunity
[noun]
a highly favorable or advantageous chance or situation that holds great potential for success or achievement
far-reaching
[adjective]
having significant effects, implications, or consequences that extend over a wide area or range
in particular
[adverb]
used to specify or emphasize a particular aspect or detail within a broader context
on the other (hand)
[adverb]
used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point
to emphasize
[verb]
to highlight something and make it easier to notice by drawing attention toward it
to infer
[verb]
to reach an opinion or decision based on available evidence and one's understanding of the matter
to assess
[verb]
to form a judgment on the quality, worth, nature, ability or importance of something, someone, or a situation
to formulate
[verb]
to thoughtfully prepare or create something, paying close attention to its details
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