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• a state of deep-seated ill-will
Example sentence • There is a lot of antagonism between the two rival gangs.
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• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
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• the system or principles and theory of labor unions
Example sentence • The rise of unionism led to significant improvements in working conditions.
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• (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Example sentence • The scientific method is based on empiricism , using observation and experimentation to gather data.
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• any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
Example sentence • The government is taking measures to counter extremism .
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• a policy of neutrality or nonalignment in international affairs
Example sentence • The country's foreign policy is based on the principle of neutralism .
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• 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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• an economic system based on private ownership of capital
Example sentence • Many argue that capitalism promotes competition and innovation.
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• a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
Example sentence • The collapse of the Soviet Union marked the end of communism in Eastern Europe.
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• the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
Example sentence • The government is taking strict measures to counter terrorism .
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• a theory of organic evolution claiming that new species arise and are perpetuated by natural selection
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• attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force
Example sentence • The magnetic field of the Earth creates a force of magnetism .
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• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
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• a brutal barbarous savage act
Example sentence • The historian described the invading army's acts of barbarism .
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• 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.
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• a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
Example sentence • She became interested in feminism after attending a women's rights conference.
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• the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
Example sentence • He lived a life of hedonism , constantly seeking out new adventures and experiences.
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• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
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• genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
Example sentence • The museum exhibition explores the influence of modernism on contemporary art.
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• an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
Example sentence • His constant need for praise and admiration demonstrated his narcissism .
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• 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.
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• the doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country
Example sentence • The country's expansionism led to conflicts with neighboring nations.
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• asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
Example sentence • The monasticism of the monks followed a strict schedule of prayer and contemplation.
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• a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
Example sentence • She was deeply interested in the study of mysticism .
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• (philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations
Example sentence • The play was a perfect example of naturalism , depicting ordinary people and their struggles.
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• 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.
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• a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable
Example sentence • Her perfectionism always made her anxious about making mistakes.
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• a miniature model of something
Example sentence • The classroom is a microcosm of society, with students from different backgrounds and beliefs.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • His chauvinism made it difficult for him to accept the idea of a female president.
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• a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
Example sentence • His parents raised him with a strong conservatism , instilling in him a respect for tradition and authority.
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• the literal belief in the account of Creation given in the Book of Genesis
Example sentence • Many proponents of creationism believe that the Earth was formed in a literal six-day period.
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• (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will
Example sentence • Some philosophers argue that determinism is incompatible with free will.
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• an art movement early in the 20th century; the artist's subjective expression of inner experiences was emphasized; an inner feeling was expressed through a distorted rendition of reality
Example sentence • The artist's use of bold colors and distorted figures is characteristic of expressionism .
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• willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
Example sentence • The police launched an investigation into the hooliganism that occurred after the football match.
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• the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
Example sentence • Many Renaissance artists were influenced by humanism .
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• a school of late 19th century French painters who pictured appearances by strokes of unmixed colors to give the impression of reflected light
Example sentence • The museum is hosting an exhibition on impressionism .
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• the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
Example sentence • The boy experienced ostracism from his classmates after a misunderstanding.
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• any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
Example sentence • She decided to study paganism as part of her research on ancient cultures.
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• a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated
Example sentence • The country prides itself on cultural pluralism and diversity.
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• the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
Example sentence • The strict adherence to religious principles is at the core of puritanism .
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• any dangerous departure from the teachings of Marx
Example sentence • Historical revisionism is the reinterpretation of the historical record.
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• a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
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• the doctrine that calls for the abolition of slavery
Example sentence • Frederick Douglass was a prominent figure in the abolitionism movement.
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• any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy
Example sentence • The dynamism of the city's economy attracts many young professionals.
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• the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality
Example sentence • The society strives for egalitarianism by promoting equal access to education.
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• a religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches
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• a policy of nonparticipation in international economic and political relations
Example sentence • The country's history of isolationism has kept it out of many global conflicts.
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• the property of being suitable for singing
Example sentence • Her writing is filled with lyricism and evocative imagery.
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• any organism of microscopic size
Example sentence • Certain microorganisms are used in the production of antibiotics.
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• taking advantage of opportunities without regard for the consequences for others
Example sentence • His success was a result of clever opportunism , taking advantage of every chance that came his way.
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