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• a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature
Example sentence • Individuals with dwarfism may face challenges in everyday activities such as reaching things on high shelves.
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• (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms
Example sentence • Sexual dimorphism is often observed in animals, with males and females exhibiting different physical characteristics.
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• (biology) similarity or identity of form or shape or structure
Example sentence • The isomorphism between the two graphs was evident in their identical structures.
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• a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Example sentence • The baby received her baptism at the church.
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• discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
Example sentence • The movie industry has been criticized for its sexism .
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• sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological)
Example sentence • Some people engage in masochism as a means of achieving sexual gratification.
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• an artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes
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• any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
Example sentence • The government is taking measures to counter extremism .
6 2 noun n Example sentence • It is a truism that honesty is the best policy.
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• the actions of a vigilance committee in trying to enforce the laws
Example sentence • Many people believe that vigilantism is a dangerous and irresponsible practice.
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• the practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity
Example sentence • Sarah's sole focus on climbing the corporate ladder showcased her careerism .
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The political system of communism is based on collectivism .
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• the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
Example sentence • The concept of monism is often contrasted with dualism, which posits the existence of two fundamental substances.
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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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• doubt about the truth of something
Example sentence • There is widespread skepticism about the efficacy of the new drug.
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• belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group
Example sentence • His ethnocentrism made him believe that his culture was superior to all others.
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• 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 .
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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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• an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions
Example sentence • His speeches were filled with jingoism and nationalistic fervor.
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• the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
Example sentence • Many religions are based on theism .
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• the policy of perpetuating native cultures (in opposition to acculturation)
Example sentence • The nativism movement gained momentum in the early 20th century.
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• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • She couldn't handle the harsh criticism of her artwork.
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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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• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
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• a policy of taking direct action to achieve a political or social goal
Example sentence • Protesting against the government's decision is an example of activism .
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• a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
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• the process of deformation that produces continents and ocean basins in the earth's crust
Example sentence • The geological changes in the earth's crust are attributed to diastrophism .
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• the economic and political theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that hold that human actions and institutions are economically determined and that class struggle is needed to create historical change and that capitalism will ultimately be superseded by communism
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• fighting with the fists
Example sentence • He was trained in the art of pugilism from a young age.
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• 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.
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• division of a group into opposing factions
Example sentence • The schism between the two political parties became increasingly evident during the election.
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• 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.
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• willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
Example sentence • The park was closed temporarily due to vandalism .
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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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• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • The hypnotism show had the audience mesmerized.
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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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• any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from rheumatism and experiences joint pain.
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• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
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• a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
Example sentence • Many European countries have implemented elements of socialism in their welfare systems.
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• 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 .
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• the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
Example sentence • Some insects and animals engage in cannibalism as a form of survival.
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• 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.
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• a cynical feeling of distrust
Example sentence • His constant cynicism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
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• an insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism .
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• a state of anticipation of sexuality
Example sentence • The book explores the boundaries of eroticism through its explicit content.
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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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• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
Example sentence • His idealism about the future often led him to take risks.
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• 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.
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