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• 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.
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• a form of Protestantism that takes the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth
Example sentence • Religious fundamentalism is on the rise in many parts of the world.
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• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • She couldn't handle the harsh criticism of her artwork.
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• 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.
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• a state of anticipation of sexuality
Example sentence • The book explores the boundaries of eroticism through its explicit content.
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• a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
Example sentence • She was deeply interested in the study of mysticism .
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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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• doubt about the truth of something
Example sentence • There is widespread skepticism about the efficacy of the new drug.
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• a cynical feeling of distrust
Example sentence • His constant cynicism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
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• 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.
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• (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Example sentence • The scientific method is based on empiricism , using observation and experimentation to gather data.
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• a system of symbols and symbolic representations
Example sentence • In the novel, the green light at the end of the dock is an example of symbolism .
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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.
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• an insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism .
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• zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel
Example sentence • She dedicated her life to evangelism and traveled all over the world to share her religious beliefs.
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• the doctrine of expanding the territory or the economic influence of a country
Example sentence • The country's expansionism led to conflicts with neighboring nations.
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• a religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches
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• the property of being suitable for singing
Example sentence • Her writing is filled with lyricism and evocative imagery.
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• (philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations
Example sentence • The play was a perfect example of naturalism , depicting ordinary people and their struggles.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• a belief in the magical power of fetishes (or the worship of a fetish)
Example sentence • Some people engage in fetishism by using certain body parts as objects of sexual desire.
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• a political orientation of a people or a government to maintain a strong military force and to be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests
Example sentence • The country's leaders believed in a policy of militarism to maintain power.
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• 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.
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• a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
Example sentence • Many European countries have implemented elements of socialism in their welfare systems.
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• a movement in literature and art during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe that favored rationality and restraint and strict forms
Example sentence • The building's design is inspired by classicism , with its symmetrical layout and columns.
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• a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
Example sentence • She became interested in feminism after attending a women's rights conference.
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• 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.
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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.
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• a lack of sophistication
Example sentence • The region's provincialism is evident in its resistance to outside influences.
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• phenomenon exhibited by materials like copper or bismuth that become magnetized in a magnetic field with a polarity opposite to the magnetic force; unlike iron they are slightly repelled by a magnet
Example sentence • Most materials exhibit diamagnetism to some extent, although it is usually very weak.
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• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
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• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
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• a policy of neutrality or nonalignment in international affairs
Example sentence • The country's foreign policy is based on the principle of neutralism .
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• a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding
Example sentence • Many ancient cultures practiced forms of supernaturalism in their religious rituals.
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• the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
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• magnetism produced by an electric current
Example sentence • Maxwell's equations describe the behavior of electromagnetism .
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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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• 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.
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• the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
Example sentence • Some insects and animals engage in cannibalism as a form of survival.
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• 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.
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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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• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • The hypnotism show had the audience mesmerized.
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• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • Exercise can boost your metabolism .
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• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
Example sentence • Many people believe that nationalism can lead to conflicts between nations.
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• a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Example sentence • The human body is a complex organism .
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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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• 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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• 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.
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• 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.
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