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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 lack of belief in the existence of God or gods
Example sentence • His parents were atheists, so he grew up with atheism as his worldview.
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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 knowledge derives from experience
Example sentence • The scientific method is based on empiricism , using observation and experimentation to gather data.
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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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• the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
Example sentence • There is a healthy scepticism among scientists towards new theories.
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• making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
Example sentence • His music is characterized by eclecticism , blending various genres and styles.
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• orthodoxy of a scholastic variety
Example sentence • The rise of scholasticism led to the establishment of many schools and universities.
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• an indifference to pleasure or pain
Example sentence • The stoicism of the soldier impressed his comrades during the difficult mission.
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Example sentence • His freneticism in the kitchen showed his passion for cooking.
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Example sentence • His pragmaticism helps him make practical decisions in difficult situations.
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• a socially awkward or tactless act
Example sentence • Her frequent solecisms in grammar made her writing difficult to understand.
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• a rural idiom or expression
Example sentence • Her paintings showcase a delightful blend of classic elegance and rusticism .
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Example sentence • Her success in mastering different languages through autodidacticism is impressive.
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Example sentence • The play was filled with dramaticism , capturing the attention of the audience.
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Example sentence • The novel is a fine example of epicism , with its epic battles and mythical creatures.
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Example sentence • The government has implemented laws to combat ethnicism and promote equality.
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Example sentence • Copernicus is famous for his promotion of heliocentricism .
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Example sentence • The philosopher rejected hylicism and advocated for the importance of spiritual existence.
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Example sentence • One of the challenges in learning a new language is mastering polysyllabicism .
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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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• 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 doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil
Example sentence • The philosopher believed in the dualism of mind and body.
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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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• 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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• 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 study of existing manuscripts of the Scriptures in order to determine the original text
Example sentence • The lower criticism approach involves evaluating the reliability and authenticity of ancient texts.
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Example sentence • She couldn't handle the petty criticism from her co-workers.
9 3 noun
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• a brutal barbarous savage act
Example sentence • The historian described the invading army's acts of barbarism .
8 3 noun
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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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• a state of anticipation of sexuality
Example sentence • The book explores the boundaries of eroticism through its explicit content.
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• the business of providing services to tourists
Example sentence • The government is investing heavily in promoting tourism .
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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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• (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare is the basis of morality
Example sentence • His egoism was evident in the way he always put himself first.
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• a political theory favoring the abolition of governments
Example sentence • He studied anarchism in college and became an advocate for social revolution.
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• the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
Example sentence • The country's social structure is characterized by elitism .
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• the quality of being individual
Example sentence • The country's culture promotes individualism , encouraging people to pursue their own goals.
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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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