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Use or expend carelessly, extravagantly, or to no purpose; fail to make full or good use of something valuable.
"Social media often leads to wasting valuable time."
Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy; having a particular meaning or importance.
"Social media has a significant impact on relationships."
Bring together or into contact so that a real or notional link is established; join or link together.
"Social media helps us connect with others."
Make or become stronger; reinforce or fortify something physically, mentally, or emotionally.
"Communication can strengthen bonds between people."
Expose to danger, suspicion, or disrepute; settle a dispute by mutual concession; accept standards that are lower than desirable.
"Excessive sharing can compromise your privacy."
Follow the course or trail of someone or something, typically in order to find them or note their location at various points.
"Someone can easily track your location on social media."
Use something in the wrong way or for the wrong purpose; treat someone or something badly or unfairly.
"Misusing social media profiles can harm relationships."
Keep safe from harm or injury; shield or defend from danger, attack, or damage.
"Protect yourself from the negative effects of social media."
Dramatic and wide-reaching changes in political, social, or economic systems, often involving the overthrow of a government or social order.
"Revolutions often lead to significant societal changes."
Organized efforts by groups of people working together to advance their shared political, social, or artistic ideas.
"Freedom movements paved the way for independence."
Relating to or characteristic of a colony or colonialism, especially involving the control of one country by another.
"Colonial rule suppressed local governance."
A form of government with a monarch at the head, where supreme power is held by a single person such as a king or queen.
"The monarchy was abolished during the revolution."
A state in which supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, with an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch.
"A republic is governed by representatives of the people."
A forceful or violent effort to get free of restraint or resist attack; a determined effort under difficult circumstances.
"The struggle for independence united the nation."
The action of setting someone free from imprisonment, slavery, or oppression; release.
"Liberation movements inspired many countries."
The refusal to accept or comply with something; the attempt to prevent something by action or argument.
"The resistance fought bravely against colonial forces."
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.
"Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity."
An act of resistance or rebellion; a revolt against an authority or government.
"The uprising marked the beginning of the revolution."
A contest of armed forces; warfare between opposing military forces.
"Armed conflict resulted in widespread devastation."
A system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
"Democracy ensures equal rights for all citizens."
Having been in existence for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted; set up on a firm or permanent basis.
"Democracy was established under strong leadership."
An essential supporting structure of a building, vehicle, or object; a basic structure underlying a system, concept, or text.
"A strong framework is vital for governance."
Relating to the whole world; worldwide.
"Global challenges require collective efforts."
The process of becoming warmer; an increase in temperature.
"Warming is accelerating due to greenhouse gases."
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