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• a revolutionary doctrine that advocates destruction of the social system for its own sake
Example sentence • He embraced nihilism and rejected all religious and moral principles.
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• a sexual attraction to (or sexual relations with) persons of the same sex
Example sentence • The artist's paintings often portrayed subtle homoeroticism .
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• A doctrine which holds aesthetics or beauty as the highest ideal or most basic standard.
Example sentence • He wrote extensively on the subject of estheticism in his book.
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• terseness of expression
Example sentence • His laconicism made it difficult to know what he really thought about the situation.
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Example sentence • His asepticism towards the new government policies was evident in his scathing critique.
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Example sentence • Some people consider grammaticism to be pedantic and unnecessary.
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Example sentence • The professor discussed the concept of iconomaticism in her lecture.
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Example sentence • According to mathematicism , all truths can be derived from mathematical principles.
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Example sentence • The artist's use of syntheticism in this painting creates a unique blend of impressionism and cubism.
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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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• doubt about the truth of something
Example sentence • There is widespread skepticism about the efficacy of the new drug.
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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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• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • She couldn't handle the harsh criticism of her artwork.
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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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• deductive reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from two premises
Example sentence • A syllogism is a type of logical argument that consists of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.
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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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• 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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• the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
Example sentence • The artist's painting was praised for its realism and attention to detail.
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• the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
Example sentence • He loved the rhythm of the drums in the parade.
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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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• a brutal barbarous savage act
Example sentence • The historian described the invading army's acts of barbarism .
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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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• (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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• 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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• 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 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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• 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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• 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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• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
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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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• an economic system based on private ownership of capital
Example sentence • Many argue that capitalism promotes competition and innovation.
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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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• orthodoxy of a scholastic variety
Example sentence • His artwork was criticized for its lack of creativity and for being too driven by academicism .
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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 short pithy instructive saying
Example sentence • One famous aphorism is 'Know thyself.'
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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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war
Example sentence • Under feudalism , nobles granted land to vassals in exchange for military service.
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• the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented
Example sentence • The painter rejected formalism and instead embraced a more abstract style of art.
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• an artistic movement in Italy around 1910 that tried to express the energy and values of the machine age
Example sentence • The futurism movement aimed to capture the essence of the modern world and celebrate technological advancements.
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• the property of being suitable for singing
Example sentence • Her writing is filled with lyricism and evocative imagery.
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• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Example sentence • Her constant fidgeting is a mannerism that annoys me.
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