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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.
15 7 noun
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• a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
Example sentence • The citizens lived under the oppressive rule of totalitarianism for decades.
12 5 noun
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• a narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination
Example sentence • The government is cracking down on sectarianism within its borders.
13 6 noun
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• a diet excluding all meat and fish
Example sentence • Many people choose vegetarianism for ethical reasons, as it avoids supporting animal cruelty.
8 3 noun
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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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Example sentence • Many animal species display territorialism , marking their territories to defend them from intruders.
11 5 noun
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Example sentence • Thomas Jefferson was an advocate of agrarianism .
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• any organism of microscopic size
Example sentence • Certain microorganisms are used in the production of antibiotics.
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• the policy of imposing duties or quotas on imports in order to protect home industries from overseas competition
Example sentence • Many economists argue that protectionism can harm overall economic growth.
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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.
9 3 noun
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• the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented
Example sentence • The painter rejected formalism and instead embraced a more abstract style of art.
11 5 noun
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• a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
Example sentence • The protagonist in the novel struggled with his materialism , constantly chasing after wealth and possessions.
9 3 noun
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• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
9 3 noun
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• the feeling that things will turn out badly
Example sentence • His constant pessimism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
9 3 noun
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• a theory of organic evolution claiming that new species arise and are perpetuated by natural selection
11 5 noun
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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
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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 .
11 4 noun
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• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
10 4 noun
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noun
• an economic system based on private ownership of capital
Example sentence • Many argue that capitalism promotes competition and innovation.
9 3 noun
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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.
10 4 noun
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• excessive intolerance of opposing views
Example sentence • Many people were disturbed by the fanaticism of the religious group.
8 3 noun
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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.
9 3 noun
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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.
10 3 noun
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• an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
Example sentence • His constant need for praise and admiration demonstrated his narcissism .
11 4 noun
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• something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
Example sentence • Using a typewriter in today's digital age is considered an anachronism .
8 3 noun
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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.
11 4 noun
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• similarity by virtue of corresponding
Example sentence • The writer used parallelism to emphasize the similarities between the two characters.
13 4 noun
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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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Example sentence • The country's interventionism in foreign affairs has led to mixed results.
12 5 noun
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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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