WHAP Units 5 + 6 Vocab

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Precision

The degree to which repeated measurements under unchanged conditions show the same results, reflecting consistency in data.

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Combustion

The chemical process of burning a substance in the presence of oxygen, producing heat, light, and new chemical products.

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Sought

To search for or pursue something, often with determination or intent.

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Transnational

Relating to or involving multiple countries, especially in terms of economic, political, or cultural interactions.

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Suffrage

The right to vote in political elections, often associated with movements advocating for equal voting rights for all citizens.

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Contraction

A reduction in size, quantity, or extent, often referring to economic or social processes that lead to a decrease in activity or growth.

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Evolution

The gradual development of organisms or ideas over time, often resulting in changes in physical characteristics or societal norms.

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Profound

Having a deep or significant impact, often relating to ideas, emotions, or experiences that are intensely felt or understood.

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Tendency

A general direction in which something is developing or changing, often reflecting patterns in behavior or thought.

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Semi-Coerced

Referring to a situation where individuals are pressured or compelled to act in a certain way, but with some degree of choice or consent involved.

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Solidarity

The unity or agreement of individuals with a common interest or purpose, often leading to collective action.

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Vindication

The act of proving something to be right, justified, or valid, often in the context of defending a belief or action.

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Enclave

A distinct territorial, cultural, or social unit that is surrounded by a different region, often characterized by a specific ethnic or cultural identity.

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Fundamental

essential or foundational principles that serve as the basis for a system or belief.

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Consumer

A person or entity that purchases goods or services for personal use, playing a crucial role in driving economic activity.

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Investments

the allocation of resources, usually money, into various assets or ventures with the expectation of generating a profit or return over time.

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Pre-Industrial

referring to societies or economies that existed before the widespread use of industrial machinery, characterized by agrarian lifestyles and manual labor.

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Criticism

the expression of disapproval or the analysis of the flaws in a theory, practice, or work.

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Restructuring

the process of reorganizing the structure, operations, or finances of a company or economy to improve efficiency and adapt to changing conditions.

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Influence

the capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.

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Justified

to show or prove to be right or reasonable; to defend or uphold.

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Propel

to drive, push, or cause to move forward or onward.

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Implement

to put into effect or action; to carry out a plan or strategy.

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Feminism

the advocacy of women's rights on the basis of equality of the sexes, promoting social, political, and economic equality.

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Labor

the physical or mental effort used in the production of goods and services, often associated with work or employment.

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Captial

financial assets used for investment or production.

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Mining

the process of extracting valuable minerals or other geological materials from the Earth, often involving significant labor and investment.

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Ideologies

set of beliefs or principles that guide political, economic, or social systems, often influencing societal structures and actions.

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Pensions

regular payments made to individuals after retirement, typically funded through investments during their working years.

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Mitigated

to make less severe, serious, or painful; to alleviate or lessen the impact of a situation.

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Underwent

to experience or endure a process, change, or transformation.

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Commonality

a shared feature or characteristic among a group, often used to identify similarities between different entities.

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Rebellions

organized uprisings against authority or governance, often driven by social, political, or economic grievances.

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Critique

to evaluate or analyze something critically, often focusing on its strengths and weaknesses.

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Indentured Servitude

a labor system where individuals worked for a specified number of years in exchange for passage to a new country, typically in colonial America.

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Migrant

a person who moves from one place to another, often seeking better opportunities or escaping difficult conditions.

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Resolutions

formal statements or decisions made by a group or organization, often addressing specific issues or goals.

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Fossil Fuels

natural resources formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, primarily used for energy production and industrial processes.

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Array

a systematic arrangement or display of items, often used in mathematics or data representation.

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Economic

related to the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

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Industry

the production of goods or services within an economy, often organized into sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and services.

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Reforms

changes intended to improve a system, often in response to social, political, or economic issues.

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Sanitation

The cleanliness and hygiene practices that prevent disease and promote health.

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Emulated

to imitate or replicate a process or system, often in an effort to achieve similar success or outcomes.

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Revolutionary

relating to or involving a complete or dramatic change, often in a political or social context.

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Subject

A topic or area of knowledge that is studied or discussed.

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Millenarianism

A belief in a coming transformation of society, often linked to the idea of a utopian future or the establishment of a paradise on Earth, typically involving a significant change in the social or political order.

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Relocate

to move to a different place or position, often in the context of people, businesses, or resources

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Degrees

refer to the levels or categories of academic achievement, often indicating the extent of knowledge or specialization in a particular subject area

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