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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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• an artistic movement in the United States that was derived from the Hudson River school; active from 1850 to 1870; painted realistic landscapes in a style that pictured atmospheric light and the use of aerial perspective
Example sentence • The luminism painting style became popular in the late 19th century.
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• A sociopolitical movement combining feminism and environmentalism.
Example sentence • She is a leading voice in the field of ecofeminism .
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• admiration for Greece and the Greeks and Greek customs
Example sentence • His deep admiration for Greek culture and art is a testament to his philhellenism .
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• a theory of organic evolution claiming that new species arise and are perpetuated by natural selection
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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.)
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Example sentence • The villagers were known for their belief in hobgoblinism .
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Example sentence • Examples of inquilinism include birds nesting in trees, and certain fish living in the gills of other fish.
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Example sentence • Her speech was filled with maudlinism , making everyone emotional.
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Example sentence • The toxic effects of strychninism were evident in the poisoned animals.
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• a word or phrase borrowed from Latin
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• the political and economic theories of Lenin which provided the guiding doctrine of the Soviet Union; the modification of Marxism by Lenin stressed that imperialism is the highest form of capitalism (which shifts the struggle from developed to underdeveloped countries)
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• dominance through threat of punishment and violence
Example sentence • The monarchy in that country practiced absolutism , with the king having unlimited authority.
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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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• 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 Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Example sentence • The baby received her baptism at the church.
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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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• mountain climbing (not restricted to the Alps)
Example sentence • He dedicated his life to the pursuit of alpinism .
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• a brutal barbarous savage act
Example sentence • The historian described the invading army's acts of barbarism .
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • She couldn't handle the harsh criticism of her artwork.
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• an artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes
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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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• the property of radiation that enables it to produce photochemical effects
Example sentence • The actinism of the sun's rays can cause skin damage if one doesn't wear sunscreen.
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• Prevalence of, or domination by, routine
Example sentence • He was trapped in a cycle of routinism , doing the same tasks day after day.
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• the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
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• move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
Example sentence • I will come to your house later today.
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• the conviction that people should participate in sports as a hobby (for the fun of it) rather than for money
Example sentence • His amateurism in playing the piano was evident in his lack of technique.
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• a short pithy instructive saying
Example sentence • One famous aphorism is 'Know thyself.'
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• any reaction that occurs automatically without conscious thought or reflection (especially the undirected behavior seen in psychomotor epilepsy)
Example sentence • The artist's painting process was characterized by an automatism that allowed her to let go of conscious control.
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• food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly
Example sentence • Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness.
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Example sentence • His chauvinism made it difficult for him to accept the idea of a female president.
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• transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
Example sentence • The rise of commercialism has led to a decrease in traditional craftsmanship.
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• acceptance of the inevitability of defeat
Example sentence • The defeatism of the team was evident after they conceded the first goal.
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• (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will
Example sentence • Some philosophers argue that determinism is incompatible with free will.
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• the system of religion and philosophy taught by the Druids and their rites and ceremonies
Example sentence • Many aspects of druidism have been lost to history.
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