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Sec 2 Advanced

Sec 2

Challenge-level vocabulary for Sec 2. Master 99 words across Emotional Intelligence, Environmental Awareness, Digital Literacy, and Global Citizenship.

99 words

Self-awarenessnoun

/sɛlf əˈwɛənəs/

Conscious knowledge of one's own character and feelings.

Empathynoun

/ˈɛmpəθi/

The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

Resiliencenoun

/rɪˈzɪlɪəns/

The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.

Mindfulnessnoun

/ˈmaɪndfəl.nəs/

The practice of being fully present in the moment.

Compassionnoun

/kəmˈpæʃən/

Sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings of others.

Self-regulationnoun

/sɛlfˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.

Optimismnoun

/ˈɒptɪmɪzəm/

Hopefulness and confidence about the future.

Gratitudenoun

/ˈɡrætɪtjuːd/

The quality of being thankful and showing appreciation.

Emotional Agilitynoun

/ɪˈməʊʃənl əˈdʒɪləti/

The ability to manage one's thoughts and emotions with flexibility.

Vulnerabilitynoun

/ˌvʌn.əˈrəb.əl.ɪ.ti/

The quality of being open to emotional hurt or criticism.

Anxietynoun

/æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti/

A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease.

Depressionnoun

/dɪˈprɛʃən/

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent sadness.

Coping Mechanismnoun

/ˈkəʊpɪŋ ˈmɛkənɪzəm/

Strategies used to manage stress or difficult emotions.

Burnoutnoun

/ˈbɜːnaʊt/

Physical or emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress.

Emotional Literacynoun

/ɪˈməʊʃənl ˈlɪtərəsi/

The ability to identify, understand, and express emotions.

Self-carenoun

/ˈsɛlfˌkeə/

Activities that individuals engage in to maintain mental and emotional well-being.

Stress Managementnoun

/strɛs ˈmænɪdʒmənt/

Techniques used to control stress levels.

Social Supportnoun

/ˈsəʊʃəl səˈpɔːt/

The perception and reality that one is cared for by a social network.

Conflict Resolutionnoun

/ˈkɒnflɪkt ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/

The process of resolving a disagreement in a constructive manner.

Emotional Resiliencenoun

/ɪˈməʊʃənl rɪˈzɪliəns/

The ability to adapt to stressful situations or crises.

Positive Psychologynoun

/ˈpɒzɪtɪv saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

The scientific study of what makes life worth living.

Self-compassionnoun

/sɛlf kəmˈpæʃən/

Treating oneself with kindness and understanding during times of struggle.

Assertivenessnoun

/əˈsɜːtɪvnəs/

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive.

Mental Healthnoun

/ˈmɛntəl hɛlθ/

A state of well-being in which every individual realizes their own potential and can cope with normal stresses of life.

Emotional Intelligencenoun

/ɪˈməʊʃənl ɪnˈtɛlɪdʒəns/

The ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions and the emotions of others.

Sustainabilitynoun

/səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/

Meeting the needs of the present without compromising future generations.

Biodiversitynoun

/ˌbaɪəʊdaɪˈvɜːsɪti/

The variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat.

Climate Changenoun

/ˈklaɪmət tʃeɪndʒ/

A change in global or regional climate patterns, often caused by human activity.

Carbon Footprintnoun

/ˈkɑːbən ˈfʊtprɪnt/

The total amount of greenhouse gases generated by individual actions.

Renewable Energynoun

/rɪˈnjuːəbl ˈɛnədʒi/

Energy from sources that are naturally replenished.

Conservationnoun

/ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/

The protection and preservation of natural resources and environments.

Recyclingnoun

/rɪˈsaɪklɪŋ/

The process of converting waste into reusable material.

Ecosystemnoun

/ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm/

A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

Deforestationnoun

/diːˌfɒrɪˈsteɪʃən/

The clearing or thinning of forests by humans.

Greenhouse Gasesnoun

/ˈɡriːnhaʊs ˈɡæsɪz/

Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.

Pollutionnoun

/pəˈluːʃən/

The introduction of harmful substances into the environment.

Renewableadjective

/rɪˈnjuːəbl/

Capable of being replenished naturally.

Organicadjective

/ɔːˈɡænɪk/

Produced without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.

Urbanizationnoun

/ˌɜːbənʌɪˈzeɪʃən/

The increasing number of people that live in urban areas.

Wildlife Conservationnoun

/ˈwaɪldlaɪf ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/

The practice of protecting animal species and their habitats.

Fossil Fuelsnoun

/ˈfɒs.ɪl ˈfjʊəlz/

Natural fuels like coal, oil, and gas formed from the remains of living organisms.

Sustainable Developmentnoun

/səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/

Economic development that is conducted without depletion of natural resources.

Habitatnoun

/ˈhæbɪtæt/

The natural environment in which a plant or animal lives.

Solar Energynoun

/ˈsəʊlə ˈɛnədʒi/

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Overpopulationnoun

/ˌəʊvəˈpɒpjʊleɪʃən/

A situation where the number of people exceeds the resources available to sustain them.

Endangered Speciesnoun

/ɪnˈdeɪndʒəd ˈspiːʃiːz/

A species at risk of extinction.

Carbon Emissionsnoun

/ˈkɑːbən ɪˈmɪʃənz/

The release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Renewable Resourcesnoun

/rɪˈnjuːəbl rɪˈzɔːsɪz/

Natural resources that can be replenished over time.

Ecological Footprintnoun

/ˌiːkəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈfʊtprɪnt/

The impact of a person or community on the environment, measured by the amount of natural resources consumed.

Algorithmnoun

/ˈælɡərɪðəm/

A set of rules followed by a computer to solve problems or perform tasks.

Fake Newsnoun

/feɪk njuːz/

False or misleading information presented as news.

Cyberbullyingnoun

/ˈsaɪbəˌbʊlɪɪŋ/

The use of electronic communication to bully a person.

Data Privacynoun

/ˈdeɪtə ˈpraɪvəsi/

The protection of personal information shared online.

Digital Footprintnoun

/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈfʊtprɪnt/

The information about a person that exists on the internet as a result of their online activity.

Encryptionnoun

/ɪnˈkrɪpʃən/

The process of converting information into a code to prevent unauthorized access.

Memenoun

/miːm/

A humorous image, video, or text that is copied and spread rapidly online.

Cloud Storagenoun

/klaʊd ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

A service that stores data on remote servers, accessible via the internet.

Phishingnoun

/ˈfɪʃɪŋ/

A fraudulent attempt to obtain sensitive information by disguising as a trustworthy entity.

Malwarenoun

/ˈmælweə/

Software designed to disrupt, damage, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.

Influencernoun

/ˈɪnflʊənsə/

A person who has the power to affect others' purchasing decisions through social media.

Content Creatornoun

/kənˈtɛnt krɪˈeɪtə/

A person who creates material for digital platforms.

Streamingnoun

/ˈstriː.mɪŋ/

Transmitting or receiving data (especially video and audio) over the internet in real time.

Cybersecuritynoun

/ˌsaɪbəsɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti/

The practice of protecting computer systems from digital attacks.

Virtual Realitynoun

/ˈvɜːtʃuəl rɪˈælɪti/

A computer-generated simulation of a three-dimensional environment.

E-commercenoun

/iːˈkɒmɜːs/

The buying and selling of goods or services over the internet.

Bloggingnoun

/ˈblɒɡɪŋ/

Writing or updating a blog, often on specific topics of interest.

Hackingnoun

/ˈhækɪŋ/

Gaining unauthorized access to data in a system or computer.

Hashtagnoun

/ˈhæʃtæɡ/

A word or phrase preceded by a hash symbol used to categorize content on social media.

E-learningnoun

/ˈiːˌlɜːnɪŋ/

Learning conducted via electronic media, typically the internet.

Copyrightnoun

/ˈkɒpiraɪt/

The legal right that grants the creator of original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution.

Podcastnoun

/ˈpɒd.kɑːst/

A digital audio file available for download or streaming, usually part of a series.

Cybercrimenoun

/ˈsaɪbəkraɪm/

Criminal activities carried out using computers or the internet.

Social Media Literacynoun

/ˈsəʊʃəl ˈmiːdɪə ˈlɪtərəsi/

The ability to navigate social media platforms responsibly and critically.

Digital Citizenshipnoun

/ˈdɪdʒɪtəl ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

Navigating the digital world safely, responsibly, and ethically.

Globalizationnoun

/ˌɡləʊbəlʌɪˈzeɪʃən/

The process by which businesses or other organizations develop international influence.

Humanitarianadjective

/hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛəriən/

Concerned with promoting human welfare.

Diversitynoun

/daɪˈvɜːsɪti/

A range of different things or people, such as various cultures, races, and ethnicities.

Equitynoun

/ˈɛkwɪti/

Fairness and justice in the way people are treated.

Inclusivitynoun

/ɪnklʊˈsɪvɪti/

The practice or policy of including people who might otherwise be excluded.

Volunteerismnoun

/ˌvɒlənˈtɪərɪzəm/

Offering services by choice without payment.

Advocacynoun

/ˈædvə.kəsi/

Public support for a particular cause or policy.

Human Rightsnoun

/ˈhjuːmən raɪts/

The basic rights and freedoms that all individuals are entitled to.

Philanthropynoun

/fɪˈlænθrəpi/

The desire to promote the welfare of others, typically through donations or charitable actions.

Social Justicenoun

/ˈsəʊʃəl ˈdʒʌstɪs/

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Global Citizenshipnoun

/ˈɡləʊbəl ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/

Recognizing your role and responsibilities in the global community.

Civil Rightsnoun

/ˈsɪv.əl raɪts/

The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

Activismnoun

/ˈæktɪvɪzəm/

The policy or action of using campaigning to bring about political or social change.

Fair Tradenoun

/fɛə treɪd/

Trade in which fair prices are paid to producers in developing countries.

Civic Engagementnoun

/ˈsɪvɪk ɪnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/

Individual and collective actions designed to identify and address issues of public concern.

Refugeenoun

/ˌrɛfjuˈdʒiː/

A person who has been forced to leave their country to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.

Environmental Justicenoun

/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈdʒʌstɪs/

The fair treatment of all people with respect to environmental laws and policies.

Global Healthnoun

/ˈɡləʊbəl hɛlθ/

Health issues that transcend national boundaries.

Human Traffickingnoun

/ˈhjuːmən ˈtræfɪkɪŋ/

The illegal trade of humans for purposes of forced labor, sexual slavery, or commercial exploitation.

Child Labornoun

/ˈtʃaɪld ˈleɪbə/

The use of children in industries or businesses, often under harsh conditions.

Microfinancenoun

/ˈmaɪkrəʊfaɪnæns/

Financial services provided to low-income individuals or groups.

Nonprofit Organizationnoun

/nɒnˈprɒfɪt ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

An organization dedicated to furthering a social cause without profit as its main goal.

Gender Equalitynoun

/ˈdʒɛndə ɪˈkwɒlɪti/

The state in which access to rights and opportunities is unaffected by gender.

Corporate Social Responsibilitynoun

/ˈkɔːpərət ˈsəʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlɪti/

A business model that helps companies be socially accountable to themselves, their stakeholders, and the public.

Universal Educationnoun

/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəl ˌɛdʒʊˈkeɪʃən/

The principle that all children should have access to quality education.