9 3 noun
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• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • She couldn't handle the harsh criticism of her artwork.
12 4 noun, adjective
n, adj
Example sentence • The political system of communism is based on collectivism .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a cynical feeling of distrust
Example sentence • His constant cynicism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
7 3 noun
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noun
• 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.
10 3 noun
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noun
• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
9 3 noun
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noun
• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
9 3 noun
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noun
• the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
Example sentence • The passivism of the protesters was evident as they peacefully marched through the streets.
10 4 noun
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noun
• 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.
7 2 noun
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noun
• a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Example sentence • The baby received her baptism at the church.
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
• 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.
11 5 noun
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noun
• 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.
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.
15 5 noun
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noun
• orthodoxy as a consequence of being conventional
Example sentence • Some people adhere to conventionalism out of a fear of change.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• an insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism .
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a state of anticipation of sexuality
Example sentence • The book explores the boundaries of eroticism through its explicit content.
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.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
Example sentence • She became interested in feminism after attending a women's rights conference.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • The hypnotism show had the audience mesmerized.
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.
10 4 noun
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noun
• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • Exercise can boost your metabolism .
11 4 noun
n
noun
• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
Example sentence • Many people believe that nationalism can lead to conflicts between nations.
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.
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 .
10 4 noun
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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 .
10 3 noun
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noun
• 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.
5 1 noun
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noun
• a polyhedron with two congruent and parallel faces (the bases) and whose lateral faces are parallelograms
Example sentence • I can see a rainbow through the prism .
15 5 noun
n
noun
• the expertness characteristic of a professional person
Example sentence • The company values professionalism and expects all employees to adhere to its standards.
6 2 noun
n
noun
• 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.
10 3 noun
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noun
• any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from rheumatism and experiences joint pain.
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