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Vocab Week 12
Tele - Distance, Theo - God, religion
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Telekinesis | Refers to the supposed ability to move or manipulate objects with the mind without physical interaction |
| Television | A system for transmitting visual images and sound over distances |
| Telegraph | An early system of sending messages over long distances using coded signals |
| Telescope | An instrument for observing distant objects |
| Telepathy | The ability to communicate with others over a distance using only the mind |
| Teleconference | A conference call where people communicate with one another over long distances |
| Telecommute | To work from home or another remote location, often using technology |
| Teleportation | Being able to transport a person or object instantly over a distance (usually in science fiction). |
| Telemarketing | The act of selling goods or services over the phone to a distant customer |
| Telecast | A broadcast of a television program over a distance |
| Theology | The study of gods or religion, specifically the nature of God |
| Theist | Someone who believes in the existence of a god or gods |
| Atheism | The lack or absence of belief in gods |
| Monotheism | The belief in only one god |
| Polytheism | The belief in multiple gods |
| Theocracy | A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of a god |
| Theocentric | Centered on or focused on God or the divine |
| Theological | Relating to theology or the study of God |
| Pantheism | The belief that God and the universe are identical, or that God is present in everything |