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• 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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• 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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Example sentence • The country's interventionism in foreign affairs has led to mixed results.
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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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• 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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• 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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• any dangerous departure from the teachings of Marx
Example sentence • Historical revisionism is the reinterpretation of the historical record.
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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 Roman Catholic doctrine of Cornelis Jansen and his disciples; salvation is limited to those who are subject to supernatural determinism and the rest are assigned to perdition
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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 that tried to go beyond expressionism
Example sentence • The artist's latest work can be described as supra expressionism .
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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 performance of magic tricks.
Example sentence • Many artists in the Renaissance period practiced illusionism in their paintings.
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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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• the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government
Example sentence • Many countries around the world have embraced republicanism as their preferred governance system.
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• a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated
Example sentence • The country prides itself on cultural pluralism and diversity.
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• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
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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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• 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 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 teachings of Confucius emphasizing love for humanity; high value given to learning and to devotion to family (including ancestors); peace; justice; influenced the traditional culture of China
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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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• 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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• 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 system or principles and theory of labor unions
Example sentence • The rise of unionism led to significant improvements in working conditions.
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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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• 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 insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism .
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• zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel
Example sentence • She dedicated her life to evangelism and traveled all over the world to share her religious beliefs.
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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.
10 3 noun n Example sentence • His chauvinism made it difficult for him to accept the idea of a female president.
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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 pursuit of pleasure as a matter of ethical principle
Example sentence • He lived a life of hedonism , constantly seeking out new adventures and experiences.
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• willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
Example sentence • The police launched an investigation into the hooliganism that occurred after the football match.
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• the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
Example sentence • Many Renaissance artists were influenced by humanism .
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• any organism of microscopic size
Example sentence • Certain microorganisms are used in the production of antibiotics.
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• any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
Example sentence • She decided to study paganism as part of her research on ancient cultures.
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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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• a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
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• any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy
Example sentence • The dynamism of the city's economy attracts many young professionals.
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• a form of Protestantism that takes the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth
Example sentence • Religious fundamentalism is on the rise in many parts of the world.
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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 narrow-minded adherence to a particular sect or party or denomination
Example sentence • The government is cracking down on sectarianism within its borders.
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• a doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
Example sentence • Many countries have adopted a policy of secularism .
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• subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
Example sentence • Media outlets often resort to sensationalism to attract more viewers.
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