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journalist | n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media | |
exposed | adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
corruption | n: dishonest, harmful, or illegal behavior, especially of people in positions of power | |
violation | n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties | |
vitriolic | adj: bitter, acidic, or harsh in tone or language; expressing intense and vehement hatred or criticism; pertains to or derived from vitriol (= an archaic name for certain sulfates, initially used to describe sulfuric acid) | |
controversy | n: a lot of discussion and argument about something, often involving strong feelings of anger or disapproval | |
engage | v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
privacy | n: someone’s right to keep their personal matters and relationships not watched or interrupted by other people | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
incredibly | adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely | |
frustrate | v: to hinder or prevent efforts, plans, or desires from doing, succeeding, or being fulfilled; to make someone feel upset or annoyed because they are unable to change or achieve something | |
fake | adj: not genuine; fraudulent or counterfeit | |
demean | v: to lower or damage someone’s dignity, honor, or reputation; to treat someone disrespectfully, often in a way that makes them feel inferior or humiliated | |
sham | n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not | |
dare | v: to have the courage to do something | |
viral | adj: relating to or caused by a virus | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
screenshot | n: a digital photograph or image of what is displayed on a computer or electronic screen, often used for capturing and sharing information or documenting an issue or problem | |
graphic | adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful | |
rap | n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed | |
threat | n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation | |
slur | v: to speak about someone or something in a way that is insulting, derogatory, or libelous; to damage or smear a person’s reputation by making false or defamatory statements | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
doxing | n: the act of searching for and publishing private or identifying information about a particular individual on the internet, often with malicious intent | |
mob | n: a large and disorderly crowd of people; a large horde of animals | |
profound | adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension | |
upside | n: the positive aspect or potential of something; the upper side of something | |
council | n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place | |
confirm | v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
deepfake | n: a manipulated video or audio recording that uses advanced computer technology to create a realistic portrayal of a person saying or doing something they did not actually say or do, often used for deceptive or malicious purposes | |
machine-learning | n: the process through which computers change the way they perform jobs without following explicit instructions by using algorithms and statistical models to analyze and draw inferences from patterns in data | |
manipulate | v: to influence or control something or someone to your advantage, often in an unfair or dishonest way | |
fabric | n: cloth or other material produced by weaving wool, cotton, silk, etc., used for making clothes, covering furniture, etc. | |
authentic | adj: known to be real and what people say it is; not a fake or copy | |
realistic | adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve | |
falsehood | n: a statement or belief that is untrue, often intentionally deceptive or misleading | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
sophistication | n: the quality or state of having a great deal of worldly experience; the quality or state of being intellectually or culturally refined | |
pornography | n: materials such as films, photographs, or written descriptions that depict or describe sexual activity graphically or explicitly, often intended to be sexually arousing | |
insert | v: to put something inside something else | |
cascade | n: a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a succession of stages or operations or processes or units | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
celebrity | n: someone who is well-known, particularly in the entertainment industry | |
countless | adj: too numerous to be counted or very many | |
instruction | n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something | |
desktop | n: a flat working surface or table that is usually placed on top of a desk, typically used for a computer or other work-related activities | |
interaction | n: the act of connecting with someone, mainly when working, playing, or spending time with them | |
frailty | n: the condition of being weak or delicate, often due to age or illness; a weakness or flaw in character or morality | |
visceral | adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses | |
reaction | n: a response that reveals a person’s feelings or attitude; (in chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others | |
mechanism | n: a part of a machine, or a set of parts that performs a task; a natural or established process that occurs during a specific situation or reaction | |
undermine | v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
salacious | adj: characterized by or describing inappropriate, often sexually suggestive content or behavior; excessively erotic or lustful in nature | |
provocative | adj: arousing anger, interest, or another strong reaction, especially deliberately | |
negative | adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal | |
novel | n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before | |
hoax | n: a deliberately fabricated deception, often intended to trick or mislead people into believing something that is not true; a practical joke or prank | |
accurate | adj: correct and exact in all details | |
align | v: to put or arrange two or more things in a straight line or to form a straight line | |
viewpoint | n: a way of thinking about a specific subject; a place from which something can be viewed, especially in an area of natural beauty | |
psychology | n: the scientific study of mind and behavior | |
confirmation | n: a statement, often written, that shows that something is true, correct, or definite | |
bias | n: a strong feeling in favor of or against one group of people, an idea, or thing, often not based on fair judgment | |
platform | n: the raised flat space close to the track at a train station where passengers get on or off the train; (technology) a computational or digital environment in which a piece of software is executed | |
supercharge | v: to increase the power or energy of something | |
instantly | adv: immediately | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
grave | n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
societal | adj: relating to society or social relationships | |
provoke | v: to stimulate or give rise to a particular reaction or have a particular effect | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
imam | n: a religious leader of the Muslim community, especially the leader of a mosque and a community | |
praise | n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something | |
unrest | n: a state of agitation or disturbance; lack of calm or peace | |
kingdom | n: the country ruled by a king or queen | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
far-fetched | adj: (of an idea or story) so exaggerated or ludicrous as to be very difficult to believe | |
ethnic | adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition | |
corrode | v: to destroy or eat away slowly by chemical action; to gradually wear away, weaken, or disintegrate over time | |
democracy | n: a form of government in which the people have the authority to deliberate and decide legislation, or to choose governing officials to do so | |
institutionalize | v: to establish or make something a part of an institution (= a place such as a university, hospital, etc.) | |
elect | v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something | |
candid | adj: honest, straightforward, and frank in someone’s words or actions | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
legitimate | adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
spout | n: a tube or chute through which something, particularly a liquid, can be poured or discharged in a continuous stream; a projecting tube or pipe that transfers fluids from one container to another; (verb) to send out a stream of liquid or gas, typically in a forceful way | |
conspiracy | n: a secret agreement between two or more people to perform something harmful or illegal | |
stable | adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
magnify | v: to make something look bigger than it really is, especially by looking at it through a lens; to make something bigger, stronger, or louder | |
distrust | n: a lack of trust or confidence in someone or something | |
politician | n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc. | |
influential | adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something | |
prime | adj: main or most important; basic | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
technological | adj: based on scientific and industrial progress | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
AI | n: (abbreviation for artificial intelligence) the theory and development of computer systems capable of doing activities that would ordinarily need human intelligence, such as object recognition, speech recognition, decision-making, and language translation | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
marketplace | n: a physical or virtual venue where goods or services are bought and sold; an economic system that facilitates exchange between buyers and sellers | |
proceed | v: to move forward or to continue with a process or action; to advance or progress | |
resistance | n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something | |
damn | v: to express disapproval of or disappointment in something or someone; to condemn or to curse; (a swear word) an expression of anger | |
disbelief | n: the feeling of not being able to believe or accept that something is true or real | |
invoke | v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions | |
phenomenon | n: something that exists and can be perceptible, especially one that is not fully understood | |
cast | v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
wrongdoing | n: an improper or illegal behavior or action | |
disturb | v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc. | |
dividend | n: a sum of money paid regularly, typically quarterly, by a company to its shareholders out of its profits or reserves | |
proactive | adj: acting in advance to deal with an expected difficulty or to take advantage of an opportunity. | |
lawmaker | n: a politician or legislator who is responsible for making and changing laws | |
enforce | v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
guideline | n: a general rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior; a piece of advice or instructions that tell you how something should be done or what something should be | |
ban | v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something | |
determination | n: the quality of being persistent and purposeful; the act of finding out the exact nature or essence of something | |
judgment | n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions | |
context | n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning | |
impersonation | n: the act of deliberately imitating or pretending to be someone else, often for comedic or deceptive purposes | |
satire | n: a literary or artistic work that uses irony, sarcasm, humor, ridicule, or exaggeration to criticize human vices, follies, or shortcomings; a genre of literature or art that uses such techniques | |
educator | n: a person who teaches or educates people | |
deter | v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something | |
pun | n: a humorous play on words or use of words that sound similar but have different meanings, often for a comedic effect; a form of wordplay | |
perpetrator | n: a person who carries out a harmful or illegal act, particularly one that involves violence or deception | |
remedy | n: a successful way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation or curing an illness | |
victim | n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event | |
tailor | n: a person who makes, alters, or repairs clothing professionally, typically working in a tailor shop or boutique; (verb) to customize, modify, or adapt something to suit a particular purpose, need, or individual | |
tackle | v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation | |
digital | adj: processing or storing information as a succession of 1 and 0 to show that a signal is present or missing; relating to the use of computer technology, especially the internet | |
invade | v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation | |
damage | v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity | |
reputation | n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors | |
emotional | adj: relating to people’s feelings | |
distress | n: a feeling of great worry, sadness, pain, or discomfort | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
commonplace | adj: occurring very often; lacking originality or interest | |
enforcement | n: the act of ensuring that rules, regulations, or laws are obeyed or implemented; the act of applying force or pressure to compel compliance with rules or laws | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
vacuum | n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction | |
colleague | n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business | |
devise | v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination | |
legislation | n: a law or a set of laws suggested and then passed by a parliament, or the act of making or enacting laws | |
tantamount | adj: equivalent in value, significance, or effect to something else; virtually equal to or interchangeable with something else | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
theft | n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing | |
regulatory | adj: having the power to control or restrict something such as business or industry according to rules or principles | |
puzzle | n: a situation that is difficult to follow or solve; a game, problem, or toy that tests a person’s ingenuity or knowledge; (verb) to cause someone to feel confused because of something difficult to understand | |
cure-all | n: a remedy or treatment for all diseases and problems, regardless of their causes or symptoms | |
blunt | adj: having a dull or rounded edge or point; not sharp; straightforward in speech or manner, often to the point of being rude or insensitive | |
instrument | n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work | |
practical | adj: of or connected with actual use or real situation rather than with theory and ideas | |
impediment | n: a hindrance or obstruction in doing something | |
lever | n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
insist | v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say | |
coordinated | adj: effectively arranged or organized so that all the parts work smoothly or systematically together | |
proffer | v: to offer or present something for someone’s acceptance; to extend or hold out something for someone to take or use | |
stalk | v: to follow or track someone or something closely and quietly, usually to cause harm or surveillance; to move slowly and quietly to avoid detection; (noun) the main stem of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, and fruit; the stem or main axis of a support structure or framework | |
abuse | n: the use of something in an incorrect or harmful manner | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
amplify | v: to enhance something, particularly sound or brightness | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
radar | n: a technology that employs radio waves to locate items that cannot be seen | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
wrestling | n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground | |
fallout | n: the radioactive dust in the air that settle to the ground after a nuclear explosion | |
offline | adj: not connected to the internet | |
intellect | n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
panic | n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action | |
sake | n: purpose; reason for wanting something done |