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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
Example sentence • The appearance of the tail in humans is considered an atavism .
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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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• 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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• 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.
6 2 noun n Example sentence • It is a truism that honesty is the best policy.
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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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• 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 .
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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 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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• the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
Example sentence • Many religions are based on theism .
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• an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
Example sentence • Reading fiction is a form of escapism for many people.
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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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• a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
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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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• 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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• 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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• fighting with the fists
Example sentence • He was trained in the art of pugilism from a young age.
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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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• unscrupulously accusing people of disloyalty (as by saying they were Communists)
Example sentence • His mccarthyism beliefs led him to accuse innocent people of being communists.
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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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• a 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams
Example sentence • The artist is known for his fascination with surrealism .
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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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• a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
Example sentence • He had a sudden spasm of pain in his leg.
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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 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 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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• 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 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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• 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 act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • The hypnotism show had the audience mesmerized.
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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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• 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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• 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 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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