9 3 noun n noun
• dominance through threat of punishment and violence
Example sentence • The country rebelled against the despotism of its ruler.
9 3 noun n noun
• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
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 .
11 4 noun n noun
• the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
Example sentence • Some insects and animals engage in cannibalism as a form of survival.
9 3 noun n noun
• 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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• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • Exercise can boost your metabolism .
10 4 noun n noun
• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
Example sentence • His love for his country and unwavering devotion to its values is a true display of patriotism .
8 3 noun n noun
• 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.
9 3 noun n noun
• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • The hypnotism show had the audience mesmerized.
10 3 noun n noun
• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
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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 n noun
• a series of questions put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views
Example sentence • She taught her children the catechism of their religion.
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• an exaggerated opinion of your own importance
Example sentence • His constant bragging and self-promotion were clear signs of egotism .
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• poisoning by ingestion of ergot-infected grain products; characterized by thirst and diarrhea and nausea and cramping and vomiting and abnormal cardiac rhythms; in severe cases it can cause seizures and gangrene of the limbs
Example sentence • The symptoms of ergotism include hallucinations, muscle pain, and gangrene.
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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• a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
Example sentence • She became interested in feminism after attending a women's rights conference.
8 3 noun n noun
• 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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• 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 cynical feeling of distrust
Example sentence • His constant cynicism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
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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• 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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• a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work
Example sentence • The student was accused of plagiarism and faced disciplinary action.
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• the prejudice that members of one race are intrinsically superior to members of other races
Example sentence • The organization is dedicated to fighting against racism in all its forms.
11 4 noun n noun
• 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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• 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.
11 4 noun n noun
• the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
Example sentence • The rise of consumerism in the 20th century led to a significant boost in economic growth.
9 3 noun n noun
• tendency to assert principles as undeniably true
Example sentence • His dogmatism regarding the issue made it difficult to have a rational conversation with him.
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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 .
9 4 noun n noun
• a state of anticipation of sexuality
Example sentence • The book explores the boundaries of eroticism through its explicit content.
8 3 noun n noun
• 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.
10 3 noun n
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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• a political or theological orientation advocating the preservation of the best in society and opposing radical changes
Example sentence • His parents raised him with a strong conservatism , instilling in him a respect for tradition and authority.
8 3 noun n noun
• 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.
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 .
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• a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable
Example sentence • Some people find comfort in fatalism , accepting that their fate is already determined and out of their hands.
9 3 noun n noun
• a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)
Example sentence • Some people engage in fetishism by using certain body parts as objects of sexual desire.
8 3 noun n noun
• 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.
8 3 noun n noun
• the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
Example sentence • Many Renaissance artists were influenced by humanism .
13 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• 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 .
9 3 verb, noun v, n noun
• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • He was well-known for his expertise in mesmerism .
9 3 noun n noun
• the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
Example sentence • The boy experienced ostracism from his classmates after a misunderstanding.
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.
9 3 noun n noun
• 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.
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.
8 3 noun n noun
• a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
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