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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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• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
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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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• discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
Example sentence • She has been a victim of racialism since she moved to this country.
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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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• 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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• 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.
13 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• 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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• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • The hypnotism show had the audience mesmerized.
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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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• 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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• a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable
Example sentence • Her perfectionism always made her anxious about making mistakes.
12 4 noun, adjective n, adj Example sentence • The political system of communism is based on collectivism .
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• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • He was well-known for his expertise in mesmerism .
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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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• any dangerous departure from the teachings of Marx
Example sentence • Historical revisionism is the reinterpretation of the historical record.
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• the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
Example sentence • The Dalai Lama is a strong advocate for pacifism .
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• dominance through threat of punishment and violence
Example sentence • The country rebelled against the despotism of its ruler.
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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 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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• deliberate interference
Example sentence • The constant obstructionism of the minority party prevented any meaningful legislation from being passed.
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• a lack of sophistication
Example sentence • The region's provincialism is evident in its resistance to outside influences.
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• a movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms
Example sentence • The building's design is inspired by classicism , with its symmetrical layout and columns.
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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 performance of magic tricks.
Example sentence • Many artists in the Renaissance period practiced illusionism in their paintings.
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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 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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• 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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• 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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• an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
Example sentence • His constant need for praise and admiration demonstrated his narcissism .
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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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• 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.
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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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• 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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• 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 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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• 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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• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • Exercise can boost your metabolism .
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• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
Example sentence • Many people believe that nationalism can lead to conflicts between nations.
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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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• the expertness characteristic of a professional person
Example sentence • The company values professionalism and expects all employees to adhere to its standards.
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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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• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
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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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• 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.
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• 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.
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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 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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