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 .
12 4 noun n noun
• 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.
11 5 noun n noun
• loyalty to the United States and its institutions
Example sentence • He was known for his outspoken americanism and love for his country.
11 5 noun n noun
• 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 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
11 4 noun n noun
• 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.
13 4 noun n noun
• 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.
12 5 noun n noun
• 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.
11 4 noun n noun
• any dangerous departure from the teachings of Marx
Example sentence • Historical revisionism is the reinterpretation of the historical record.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• 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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• deliberate interference
Example sentence • The constant obstructionism of the minority party prevented any meaningful legislation from being passed.
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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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• The performance of magic tricks.
Example sentence • Many artists in the Renaissance period practiced illusionism in their paintings.
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• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
13 5 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• 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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• 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 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 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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• 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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• any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from rheumatism and experiences joint pain.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
Example sentence • Many European countries have implemented elements of socialism in their welfare systems.
9 3 noun n noun
• 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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• 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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Example sentence • The country's interventionism in foreign affairs has led to mixed results.
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 .
8 3 noun n noun
• 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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• 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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• the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
Example sentence • The strict adherence to religious principles is at the core of puritanism .
8 3 noun n noun
• 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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• emotional nature or quality
Example sentence • John's speech was filled with emotionalism , stirring the audience to tears.
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• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • He was well-known for his expertise in mesmerism .
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• any organism of microscopic size
Example sentence • Certain microorganisms are used in the production of antibiotics.
9 3 noun n noun
• the feeling that things will turn out badly
Example sentence • His constant pessimism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
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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.
9 3 noun n noun
• 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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• a diet excluding all meat and fish
Example sentence • Many people choose vegetarianism for ethical reasons, as it avoids supporting animal cruelty.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
Example sentence • The collapse of the Soviet Union marked the end of communism in Eastern Europe.
9 3 noun n noun
• any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
Example sentence • The government is taking measures to counter extremism .
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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 policy of formally complying with efforts to achieve a goal by making small, token gestures; especially to hire a minimal number of ethnically diverse or disadvantaged people
Example sentence • The company's diversity initiatives were seen as mere tokenism , as there was no real effort to address systemic issues.
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