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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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• (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare is the basis of morality
Example sentence • His egoism was evident in the way he always put himself first.
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• pleochroism of a crystal so that it exhibits two different colors when viewed from two different directions
Example sentence • The gemstone displayed pleochroism, which is a type of dichroism .
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• a disease of livestock caused by locoweed poisoning; characterized by weakness and lack of coordination and trembling and partial paralysis
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Example sentence • His belief in dodoism , the notion that humans will eventually become extinct like the dodo bird, was considered rather pessimistic.
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Example sentence • She developed echoism as a coping mechanism to fit in with her peers.
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• the phenomenon of different colors appearing when certain crystals are viewed from different directions
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• the phenomenon of different colors appearing when certain crystals are viewed from different directions
Example sentence • The pleochroism of the gemstone alexandrite causes it to appear green in daylight and red in artificial light.
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• A philosophical doctrine espousing that all or some material things possess life, or that all life is inseparable from matter.
Example sentence • Some ancient Greek philosophers subscribed to the theory of hylozoism .
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Example sentence • The film was criticized for its lowbrowism , appealing to crude humor and stereotypes.
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• a form of communism developed in Cuba by Fidel Castro
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Example sentence • The main characteristic of albinoism is the absence of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes.
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Example sentence • The concept of hidalgoism played a significant role in inspiring the Mexican people to fight for their independence from Spain.
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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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• (philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value
Example sentence • She had a reputation for pragmatism and getting things done efficiently.
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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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• 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 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.
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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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• a feature (as a pronunciation or expression or custom) that is characteristic of a particular region
Example sentence • The author's novel explores the themes of nationalism and regionalism .
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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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• a brutal barbarous savage act
Example sentence • The historian described the invading army's acts of barbarism .
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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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• 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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• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • She couldn't handle the harsh criticism of her artwork.
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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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• 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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• 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 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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• 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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• 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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• a religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches
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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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Example sentence • The rowdyism at the concert was out of control.
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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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• an indifference to pleasure or pain
Example sentence • The stoicism of the soldier impressed his comrades during the difficult mission.
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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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