9 3 noun n noun
• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
8 3 noun n noun
• a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Example sentence • The human body is a complex organism .
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• a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms
Example sentence • I can see a rainbow through the prism .
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• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • She couldn't handle the harsh criticism of her artwork.
10 3 noun n noun
• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
15 5 noun n noun
• deliberate interference
Example sentence • His constant obstructionisms only served to impede progress in the company.
10 4 noun n noun
• habitual intoxication; prolonged and excessive intake of alcoholic drinks leading to a breakdown in health and an addiction to alcohol such that abrupt deprivation leads to severe withdrawal symptoms
Example sentence • He has been struggling with alcoholism for years.
8 3 noun n noun
• a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
Example sentence • He had a brain aneurysm and had to undergo surgery.
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• a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Example sentence • The baby received her baptism at the church.
11 4 noun n noun
• the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
Example sentence • Some insects and animals engage in cannibalism as a form of survival.
9 3 noun n noun
• a series of questions put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
Example sentence • She taught her children the catechism of their religion.
11 5 noun n noun
• exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
Example sentence • The colonialism of the 19th and early 20th centuries had a profound impact on the indigenous populations of many countries.
11 4 noun n noun
• the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
Example sentence • The rise of consumerism in the 20th century led to a significant boost in economic growth.
8 3 noun n noun
• a cynical feeling of distrust
Example sentence • His constant cynicism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
8 3 noun n noun
• an insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism .
9 4 noun n noun
• a state of anticipation of sexuality
Example sentence • The book explores the boundaries of eroticism through its explicit content.
9 3 noun n noun
• an inoffensive or indirect expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive or too harsh
Example sentence • Using the term 'passed away' as a euphemism for death is common in many cultures.
8 3 noun n noun
• a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
Example sentence • She became interested in feminism after attending a women's rights conference.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • The hypnotism show had the audience mesmerized.
11 5 noun n noun
• a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
Example sentence • During the 19th century, European countries engaged in imperialism to establish colonies in Africa and Asia.
10 4 noun n noun
• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • Exercise can boost your metabolism .
11 4 noun n noun
• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
Example sentence • Many people believe that nationalism can lead to conflicts between nations.
8 3 noun n noun
• the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
Example sentence • She approached the situation with optimism , believing that everything would work out.
10 4 noun n noun
• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
Example sentence • His love for his country and unwavering devotion to its values is a true display of patriotism .
10 3 noun n noun
• a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work
Example sentence • The student was accused of plagiarism and faced disciplinary action.
15 5 noun n noun
• the expertness characteristic of a professional person
Example sentence • The company values professionalism and expects all employees to adhere to its standards.
6 2 noun n noun
• the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
Example sentence • The organization is dedicated to fighting against racism in all its forms.
7 3 noun n noun
• the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
Example sentence • The artist's painting was praised for its realism and attention to detail.
10 3 noun n noun
• any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from rheumatism and experiences joint pain.
11 4 noun n noun
• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
6 2 noun n noun
• discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
Example sentence • The movie industry has been criticized for its sexism .
10 3 noun n noun
• doubt about the truth of something
Example sentence • There is widespread skepticism about the efficacy of the new drug.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
Example sentence • Many European countries have implemented elements of socialism in their welfare systems.
12 5 noun n noun
• (theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God
Example sentence • Many people turn to spiritualism as a way to find inner peace and guidance.
9 3 noun n noun
• a system of symbols and symbolic representations
Example sentence • In the novel, the green light at the end of the dock is an example of symbolism .
12 4 noun n noun
• the visual property of being without chromatic color
Example sentence • People with achromatisms often have poor visual acuity.
13 4 noun n noun
• obstruction of the circulatory system caused by an air bubble as, e.g., accidentally during surgery or hypodermic injection or as a complication from scuba diving
Example sentence • The medical team treated the patient for aeroembolisms .
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Example sentence • His book is filled with agrarianisms that reflect his love for the rural lifestyle.
14 5 noun n noun
• a condition caused by overproduction of aldosterone
Example sentence • Patients with aldosteronisms may experience high blood pressure.
10 4 noun n noun
• the synthesis in living organisms of more complex substances (e.g., living tissue) from simpler ones together with the storage of energy
Example sentence • The body relies on anabolisms for growth and tissue repair.
12 4 noun n noun
• something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
Example sentence • The film set in the 18th century featured characters using smartphones, causing anachronisms .
11 4 noun n noun
• the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
Example sentence • Her asceticisms have led her to live a simple and minimalist lifestyle.
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• a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
Example sentence • The presence of atavisms in the population suggests a genetic link to our ancestors.
10 3 noun n noun
• a brutal barbarous savage act
Example sentence • The book contains several barbarisms in its translation.
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Example sentence • The proposal aims to address the issues surrounding bicameralisms .
13 5 noun
• the property of being symmetrical about a vertical plane
12 4 noun n noun
• a monetary standard under which the basic unit of currency is defined by stated amounts of two metals (usually gold and silver) with values set at a predetermined ratio
10 3 noun n noun
• dichromacy characterized by a lowered sensitivity to green light resulting in an inability to distinguish green and purplish-red
Example sentence • The prevalence of daltonisms is higher in males than in females.
10 4 noun n noun
• a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
Example sentence • The novel explores the diabolisms of dark magic and witchcraft.
13 4 noun n noun
• a deficiency of color vision in which the person can match any given hue by mixing only two other wavelengths of light (as opposed to the three wavelengths needed by people with normal color vision)
Example sentence • People with dichromatisms may struggle to distinguish between certain colors.
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