Words of the Day

February 20, 2026

Navigating a Transforming World

In the digital age, technology has become ubiquitous, fundamentally reshaping how individuals communicate, work, and learn. This shift represents a new societal paradigm, one that challenges traditional institutions and long-established norms. While many people welcome these advancements, others remain ambivalent, uncertain about the long-term consequences of rapid innovation. Without careful regulation, technological progress may exacerbate existing inequalities, particularly between developed and developing nations. Therefore, governments must adopt a pragmatic approach, balancing innovation with ethical responsibility to ensure sustainable and inclusive growth.

These are the five words we are going to learn today.

ambivalent

UK: /æmˈbɪvələnt/
US: /æmˈbɪvələnt/

adjective

Having mixed or conflicting feelings about something

Examples:

  1. Many people feel ambivalent about artificial intelligence.

  2. She was ambivalent about accepting the job offer.

exacerbate

UK: /ɪɡˈzæsəbeɪt/
US: /ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt/

verb

To make a problem or situation worse

Examples:

  1. Poor communication can exacerbate conflicts.

  2. Climate change may exacerbate food shortages.

paradigm

UK: /ˈpærədaɪm/
US: /ˈpærədaɪm/

noun

A typical example or model; a pattern of thinking

Examples:

  1. The invention of the internet created a new technological paradigm.

  2. The theory challenged the existing scientific paradigm.

pragmatic

UK: /præɡˈmætɪk/
US: /præɡˈmætɪk/

adjective

Dealing with problems in a practical and realistic way

Examples:

  1. A pragmatic approach is needed to solve this issue.

  2. The government adopted a pragmatic solution to the crisis.

ubiquitous

UK: /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/
US: /juːˈbɪkwɪtəs/

adjective

Present everywhere; widespread

Examples:

  1. Smartphones have become ubiquitous in modern society.

  2. Social media is now a ubiquitous part of daily life.

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