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• 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 .
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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 .
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.
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• a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
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• division of a group into opposing factions
Example sentence • The schism between the two political parties became increasingly evident during the election.
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• the business of providing services to tourists
Example sentence • The government is investing heavily in promoting tourism .
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.
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• adherence to some extreme traditional theological concept or interpretation
Example sentence • His interest in cabalism often led him to delve into ancient rituals and mystical practices.
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• 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.
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• the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
Example sentence • He loved the rhythm of the drums in the parade.
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• a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
Example sentence • He had a brain aneurysm and had to undergo surgery.
7 2 noun n noun
• the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
Example sentence • She fought for freedom and equality for all people.
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• 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 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
Example sentence • The horror movie had a gruesome scene of a decapitation.
9 3 noun n noun
• a perversion in which a person receives sexual gratification from seeing the genitalia of others or witnessing others' sexual behavior
Example sentence • The movie explored the theme of voyeurism through the protagonist's obsession with watching his neighbors.
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• recklessness in politics or foreign affairs
Example sentence • Their adventurism led them to climb Mount Everest without proper equipment.
8 3 noun n noun
• the congenital absence of pigmentation in the eyes and skin and hair
Example sentence • People with albinism have little to no pigment in their skin, hair, and eyes.
9 4 noun n noun
• the quality of being exotic
Example sentence • The bookstore had a section dedicated to books on exoticism .
9 3 noun n noun
• excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland
Example sentence • Acromegaly is a type of gigantism that occurs in adults.
10 3 noun n noun
• any of various religions other than Christianity or Judaism or Islamism
Example sentence • The spread of Christianity led to the decline of heathenism in the region.
9 4 noun n noun
• the state of being an isomer; the complex of chemical and physical phenomena characteristic of isomers
Example sentence • Optical isomerism is a type of molecular isomerism that arises from the presence of an asymmetric carbon atom.
10 4 noun n Example sentence • There has been a growing acceptance of lesbianism in society.
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• an economic theory holding that variations in unemployment and the rate of inflation are usually caused by changes in the supply of money
Example sentence • The central bank adopted a policy of monetarism to control inflation.
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• exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal
Example sentence • The concept of pietism influenced many religious reform movements in the 17th and 18th centuries.
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
• condition in which the penis is continually erect; usually painful and seldom with sexual arousal
Example sentence • Medical intervention is necessary to treat priapism and prevent complications.
11 4 noun n noun
• a wild or unrefined state
Example sentence • The artist's work was inspired by primitivism and tribal art.
9 3 noun n noun
• belief in the existence of vampires
Example sentence • Some people have a strange fascination with vampirism .
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Example sentence • His speeches were filled with arguments against capitalism, advocating for anticapitalism instead.
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Example sentence • She is a master of atticism , always using concise and elegant language.
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• a political orientation originating in the 1960s; blends liberal political views with an emphasis on economic growth
Example sentence • The policies of neoliberalism have often been criticized for exacerbating income inequality.
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• the practice of advancing your career at the expense of your personal integrity
Example sentence • Sarah's sole focus on climbing the corporate ladder showcased her careerism .
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• belief in the superiority of one's own ethnic group
Example sentence • His ethnocentrism made him believe that his culture was superior to all others.
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• Reliance on volunteers to perform a social or educational function.
Example sentence • Many nonprofits rely on volunteerism to carry out their missions.
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• a domain in which something is dominant
Example sentence • The castle stood proudly in the heart of the kingdom .
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• accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
Example sentence • She shared her wisdom with me, and I am grateful for her guidance.
7 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
Example sentence • The movie I watched last night was awesome .
8 2 adjective adj adjective satellite
• pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
Example sentence • She saw a handsome man across the room.
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• discrimination on the basis of a person's age
Example sentence • Many companies have policies in place to prevent agism in the workplace.
12 5 noun n noun
• activity indicative of belief in the superiority of men over women
Example sentence • Her speech was filled with antifeminism , promoting traditional gender roles.
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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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• a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership
Example sentence • The collapse of the Soviet Union marked the end of communism in Eastern Europe.
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.
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• nativeness by virtue of originating or occurring naturally (as in a particular place)
Example sentence • The Galapagos Islands are renowned for their high levels of endemism .
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• anemia resulting from eating fava beans; victims have an inherited blood abnormality and enzyme deficiency
Example sentence • The doctor diagnosed the patient with favism after they showed symptoms of hemolytic anemia upon consumption of fava beans.
9 3 noun n Example sentence • Women with hirsutism often experience unwanted hair growth on their face or other areas of their body.
6 2 noun n noun
• the theory that the parts of any whole cannot exist and cannot be understood except in their relation to the whole
Example sentence • The concept of holism emphasizes the interconnectedness of different aspects within a system.
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• complete metamorphosis in insects
Example sentence • The pupal stage is a critical phase in the holometabolism lifecycle.
10 3 noun n noun
• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
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