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.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• 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.
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
• a cynical feeling of distrust
Example sentence • His constant cynicism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
9 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
Example sentence • Many European countries have implemented elements of socialism in their welfare systems.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• an economic system based on private ownership of capital
Example sentence • Many argue that capitalism promotes competition and innovation.
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
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.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• dominance through threat of punishment and violence
Example sentence • The monarchy in that country practiced absolutism , with the king having unlimited authority.
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.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• habitual relapse into crime
Example sentence • The recidivism rate for drug offenders is alarmingly high.
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.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• favoritism shown to friends and associates (as by appointing them to positions without regard for their qualifications)
Example sentence • Many employees felt frustrated by the company's cronyism .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
Example sentence • The government is taking measures to counter extremism .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Example sentence • Her constant fidgeting is a mannerism that annoys me.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the form of empiricism that bases all knowledge on perceptual experience (not on intuition or revelation)
Example sentence • The scientist's positivism led him to reject any theories that were not supported by empirical data.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a belief in and reverence for devils (especially Satan)
10 3 noun
n
Example sentence • His chauvinism made it difficult for him to accept the idea of a female president.
9 3 verb, noun
v, n
noun
• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • He was well-known for his expertise in mesmerism .
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 3 noun
n
noun
• doubt about the truth of something
Example sentence • There is widespread skepticism about the efficacy of the new drug.
12 4 noun
n
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Example sentence • The company's success was hindered by factionalism among the top executives.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• the process of deformation that produces continents and ocean basins in the earth's crust
Example sentence • The geological changes in the earth's crust are attributed to diastrophism .
12 5 noun
n
noun
• emotional nature or quality
Example sentence • John's speech was filled with emotionalism , stirring the audience to tears.
14 5 noun
n
noun
• subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
Example sentence • Media outlets often resort to sensationalism to attract more viewers.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• freeing from evil spirits
Example sentence • The priest performed an exorcism to rid the possessed woman of the evil spirits.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution
Example sentence • Many people believe that liberalism promotes equality and social justice.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the working together of two things (muscles or drugs for example) to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects
Example sentence • There is a great synergism between the two companies, resulting in increased productivity.
11 5 noun
n
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Example sentence • Many Indigenous peoples practice pastoralism as their traditional way of life.
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.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• 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.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
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 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 .
10 4 noun
n
noun
• a state of deep-seated ill-will
Example sentence • There is a lot of antagonism between the two rival gangs.
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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • The hypnotism show had the audience mesmerized.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• 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 .
10 4 noun
n
noun
• 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 .
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the political orientation of those who favor revolutionary change in government and society
Example sentence • The rise of radicalism in the 1960s fueled social and political movements.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
Example sentence • My grandmother suffers from rheumatism and experiences joint pain.
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.
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.
14 7 noun
n
noun
• the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political and economic and social equality
Example sentence • The society strives for egalitarianism by promoting equal access to education.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• an insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism .
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