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.
10 3 noun n noun
• doubt about the truth of something
Example sentence • There is widespread skepticism about the efficacy of the new drug.
10 4 noun n noun
• an economic system based on private ownership of capital
Example sentence • Many argue that capitalism promotes competition and innovation.
8 4 noun n noun
• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
Example sentence • His idealism about the future often led him to take risks.
10 3 noun n 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.
7 3 noun n 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.
11 4 noun n noun
• a religious orientation of doubt; a denial of ultimate knowledge of the existence of God
Example sentence • Many people are drawn to agnosticism because it acknowledges the limits of human understanding.
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.
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
• a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
Example sentence • She was deeply interested in the study of mysticism .
11 4 noun n noun
• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
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.
8 3 noun n noun
• 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.
10 3 noun n noun
• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
11 5 noun n noun
• a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
Example sentence • The protagonist in the novel struggled with his materialism , constantly chasing after wealth and possessions.
9 3 noun n noun
• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
10 3 noun n noun
• (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.
8 3 noun n noun
• an indifference to pleasure or pain
Example sentence • The stoicism of the soldier impressed his comrades during the difficult mission.
9 3 noun n noun
• 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 .
13 5 noun n noun
• extravagant and conspicuous behavior intended to attract attention to yourself
Example sentence • The film explores the theme of exhibitionism through the eyes of a provocative artist.
9 3 noun n
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Example sentence • Critics argue that metricism fails to capture the complexity and richness of human experiences.
4 1 verb v noun
• 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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• something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
Example sentence • Using a typewriter in today's digital age is considered an anachronism .
10 4 noun n noun
• the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
Example sentence • Many monks practice asceticism by living a simple and austere lifestyle.
11 4 noun n noun
• (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people
Example sentence • I need to wear glasses because I have astigmatism .
11 4 noun n Example sentence • Her athleticism was evident in her fast running speed.
11 4 noun n noun
• communication that is suitable for or intended to be instructive
Example sentence • The author's didacticism was evident in his novel, as he included many moral lessons for the readers.
10 4 noun n noun
• (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Example sentence • The scientific method is based on empiricism , using observation and experimentation to gather data.
10 3 noun n noun
• a religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches
8 3 noun n noun
• the property of being suitable for singing
Example sentence • Her writing is filled with lyricism and evocative imagery.
11 4 noun n noun
• asceticism as a form of religious life; usually conducted in a community under a common rule and characterized by celibacy and poverty and obedience
Example sentence • The monasticism of the monks followed a strict schedule of prayer and contemplation.
8 3 noun n noun
• 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.
8 3 noun n noun
• the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
Example sentence • The Dalai Lama is a strong advocate for pacifism .
10 3 noun n noun
• the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
Example sentence • There is a healthy scepticism among scientists towards new theories.
8 3 noun n noun
• the system or principles and theory of labor unions
Example sentence • The rise of unionism led to significant improvements in working conditions.
9 3 noun n noun
• a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
Example sentence • He was known for his quick witticisms that always made everyone laugh.
12 4 noun n noun
• A doctrine which holds aesthetics or beauty as the highest ideal or most basic standard.
Example sentence • The painter's work was characterized by aestheticism and a focus on capturing the essence of nature.
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Example sentence • The composer's use of chromaticism in this piece created a sense of tension and dissonance.
7 3 noun n noun
• a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods
Example sentence • His parents were atheists, so he grew up with atheism as his worldview.
8 3 noun n noun
• 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 .
10 4 noun n 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.
6 2 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people
Example sentence • She is an autism advocate and works tirelessly to raise awareness about the disorder.
7 2 noun n noun
• a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Example sentence • The baby received her baptism at the church.
9 3 noun n noun
• a brutal barbarous savage act
Example sentence • The historian described the invading army's acts of barbarism .
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 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.
8 3 noun n noun
• an insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism .
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.
7 2 noun n noun
• a political theory advocating an authoritarian hierarchical government (as opposed to democracy or liberalism)
Example sentence • The rise of fascism in Europe during the 1930s led to significant conflicts and divisions.
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