8 3 noun
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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 .
9 3 noun, adjective
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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.
6 2 noun, adjective
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• (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
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• 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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• an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
Example sentence • His constant need for praise and admiration demonstrated his narcissism .
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Example sentence • Historians have written extensively about the origins of flagellantism .
8 4 noun, adjective
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• the political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite
Example sentence • The rise of populism in politics is causing a shift in the traditional party system.
8 3 noun
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• fighting with the fists
Example sentence • He was trained in the art of pugilism from a young age.
15 7 noun
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• a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
Example sentence • The citizens lived under the oppressive rule of totalitarianism for decades.
9 3 noun
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• severe hypothyroidism resulting in physical and mental stunting
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the child with cretinism due to their stunted growth and cognitive impairments.
14 4 noun
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• failure of one or both testes to move into the scrotum as the male fetus develops
Example sentence • The treatment for cryptorchidism may involve hormone therapy or surgery.
9 4 noun
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13 5 noun
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• ideological defection from the party line (especially from orthodox communism)
Example sentence • The author's book discusses various deviationisms in contemporary art.
9 3 noun
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• an insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • He suffered multiple pulmonary embolisms after the surgery.
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8 3 noun
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• performance by or technique of a pianist
Example sentence • The composer incorporated various pianisms into his piano concerto.
12 4 noun
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• any dangerous departure from the teachings of Marx
Example sentence • His book was criticized for its revisionisms .
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Example sentence • The study of triliteralisms is important in understanding the structure of the Arabic language.
10 3 noun
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• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
4 1 verb
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• the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
verb
• move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
Example sentence • I will come to your house later today.
10 5 noun
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Example sentence • Many critics argue that the United States has a history of hegemonism .
10 5 noun
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11 4 noun
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Example sentence • The advocates of hierarchism argue that it promotes order and efficiency in society.
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Example sentence • The bird's survival relied on its homochromatism as it blended perfectly with its environment.
9 5 noun
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12 4 noun
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Example sentence • The dentist diagnosed the patient with metagnathism .
15 7 noun
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Example sentence • She devoted her life to the study of oneirocriticism .
12 5 noun
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Example sentence • The debate over paedobaptism has been ongoing for centuries.
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Example sentence • The evolutionary development of paragnathism in some insects allows for better capture and manipulation of their prey.
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Example sentence • The historical novel contained several instances of prochronism .
12 5 noun
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Example sentence • Individuals with high levels of psychoticism may have difficulty forming and maintaining meaningful relationships.
8 3 noun
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Example sentence • Many Christians embrace saintism as a way to connect with the divine.
10 5 noun
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• congenital absence of fingers and/or toes
Example sentence • There are numerous theories that attempt to explain the cause of adactylism .
10 3 noun
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noun
• an expression that is used in Great Britain (especially as contrasted with American English)
15 4 noun
n
noun
• the placing of Christ at the center of one's thought, actions, or theological system.
10 3 noun
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noun
• hallucinatory perception of colored lights
Example sentence • The chromatism of the painting was deliberately exaggerated for artistic effect.
17 7 noun
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noun
• a philosophical theory of criticism (usually of literature or film) that seeks to expose deep-seated contradictions in a work by delving below its surface meaning
Example sentence • Some critics argue that deconstructionism undermines objective interpretation of literary texts.
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.
10 4 noun
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• 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 .
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Example sentence • Her countercriticism of his argument was well-reasoned and compelling.
7 2 noun
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• a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
Example sentence • I have a math problem that I can't solve.
4 1 adjective
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adjective
• (quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
adverb
• (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
adjective satellite
• relatively many but unspecified in number
Example sentence • I need some money for the bus fare.
15 5 noun
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Example sentence • The professor's lecture focused on the different intuitionalisms within moral philosophy.
11 5 noun
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15 5 noun
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Example sentence • The book explores various philosophical concepts, including tripersonalisms .
10 3 noun
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• orthodoxy in thoughts and belief
Example sentence • The pressure to conform to social norms can lead to conformism .
9 3 noun
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noun
• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • She couldn't handle the harsh criticism of her artwork.
8 3 noun
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noun
• an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
Example sentence • Reading fiction is a form of escapism for many people.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
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