[8.1.25] Tech & communication vocab

interactive

• static
• passive
• engaging

• unresponsive

keep abreast of

• to stay informed about something
• to ignore current events
• to take a break from news
• to focus on personal matters

simulate

• To create something new and original.

• To observe and report on existing phenomena.
• To analyze data for trends and patterns.

• To imitate or replicate conditions or processes.

innovative

• traditional
• ordinary
• mundane
• creative

enhance

• diminish
• weaken
• neglect
• improve

misinformation

• Accurate and truthful information.
• Information from unverified source.

• Data that is verified and reliable.
• False or misleading information.

verify

• To confirm the truth or accuracy of something.
• To ignore the facts about a situation.
• To guess the outcome of an event.
• To deny the truth of something.

optimize

• To make the best use of resources or processes.
• To ignore resource management completely.
• To complicate processes unnecessarily.
• To reduce the efficiency of resources.

face-to-face interaction

• Communication through email
• Talking over the phone
• Sending a text message
• Direct communication between individuals in person.

social isolation

• a form of social engagement.

• having too many social connections.

• loneliness.

• lack of social connections.