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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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• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • She couldn't handle the harsh criticism of her artwork.
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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 religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches
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• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
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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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• 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 .
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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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• freeing from evil spirits
Example sentence • The priest performed an exorcism to rid the possessed woman of the evil spirits.
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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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• an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
Example sentence • His constant need for praise and admiration demonstrated his narcissism .
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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 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 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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• 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 .
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• excessive intolerance of opposing views
Example sentence • Many people were disturbed by the fanaticism of the religious group.
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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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• 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 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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• 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 brutal barbarous savage act
Example sentence • The historian described the invading army's acts of barbarism .
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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 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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• the quality of being individual
Example sentence • The country's culture promotes individualism , encouraging people to pursue their own goals.
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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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• genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres
Example sentence • The museum exhibition explores the influence of modernism on contemporary art.
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• 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.
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• the feeling that things will turn out badly
Example sentence • His constant pessimism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
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• the business of providing services to tourists
Example sentence • The government is investing heavily in promoting tourism .
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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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• the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
Example sentence • His heroism during the war earned him a medal of honor.
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• the system of religion and philosophy taught by the Druids and their rites and ceremonies
Example sentence • Many aspects of druidism have been lost to history.
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• 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.
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• the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war
Example sentence • Under feudalism , nobles granted land to vassals in exchange for military service.
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• the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented
Example sentence • The painter rejected formalism and instead embraced a more abstract style of art.
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• (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.
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• a 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams
Example sentence • The artist is known for his fascination with surrealism .
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• the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example sentence • Charity work is a form of altruism , as it involves selflessly helping others.
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• a short pithy instructive saying
Example sentence • One famous aphorism is 'Know thyself.'
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• food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly
Example sentence • Symptoms of botulism include blurred or double vision, difficulty swallowing, and muscle weakness.
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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 beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
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• transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
Example sentence • The rise of commercialism has led to a decrease in traditional craftsmanship.
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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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• an artistic movement in Italy around 1910 that tried to express the energy and values of the machine age
Example sentence • The futurism movement aimed to capture the essence of the modern world and celebrate technological advancements.
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• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • The hypnotism show had the audience mesmerized.
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• a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual
Example sentence • Her constant fidgeting is a mannerism that annoys me.
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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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