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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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• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
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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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• a cynical feeling of distrust
Example sentence • His constant cynicism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
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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 act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • The hypnotism show had the audience mesmerized.
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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 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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• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
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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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• the expertness characteristic of a professional person
Example sentence • The company values professionalism and expects all employees to adhere to its standards.
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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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• 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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• any of the various theories or doctrines or philosophical systems that attempt to explain the phenomena of the universe in terms of some immanent force or energy
Example sentence • The dynamism of the city's economy attracts many young professionals.
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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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• tendency to assert principles as undeniably true
Example sentence • His dogmatism regarding the issue made it difficult to have a rational conversation with him.
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• emotional nature or quality
Example sentence • John's speech was filled with emotionalism , stirring the audience to tears.
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• the doctrine that people's duty is to promote human welfare
Example sentence • Many Renaissance artists were influenced by humanism .
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• an art movement in sculpture and painting that began in the 1950s and emphasized extreme simplification of form and color
Example sentence • I practice minimalism by decluttering my living space regularly.
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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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• subject matter that is calculated to excite and please vulgar tastes
Example sentence • Media outlets often resort to sensationalism to attract more viewers.
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Example sentence • The company's success was hindered by factionalism among the top executives.
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• (ophthalmology) impaired eyesight resulting usually from irregular conformation of the cornea; common in nearsighted people
Example sentence • I need to wear glasses because I have astigmatism .
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• (philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as denying the possibility of free will
Example sentence • Some philosophers argue that determinism is incompatible with free will.
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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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• the doctrine that all natural objects and the universe itself have souls
Example sentence • In animism , spirits and ancestors are considered to play a significant role in daily life and are often worshipped.
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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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• the manner and dress of a fop or dandy
Example sentence • His excessive attention to appearance was seen as dandyism .
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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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• the business of providing services to tourists
Example sentence • The government is investing heavily in promoting tourism .
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• recklessness in politics or foreign affairs
Example sentence • Their adventurism led them to climb Mount Everest without proper equipment.
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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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• 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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• phenomenon exhibited by materials like iron (nickel or cobalt) that become magnetized in a magnetic field and retain their magnetism when the field is removed
Example sentence • In ferromagnetism , domains within the material align to create a macroscopic magnetic field.
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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 attitude (of a person or a government) that subordinates should be controlled in a fatherly way for their own good
Example sentence • Their decision to ban smoking in public places is seen by many as a form of paternalism .
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• A reliance on volunteers to support an institution or achieve an end; volunteerism.
Example sentence • In the spirit of voluntarism , she organized a charity event to raise funds for the homeless.
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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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• an economic system based on private ownership of capital
Example sentence • Many argue that capitalism promotes competition and innovation.
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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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• 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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• 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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• (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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• freeing from evil spirits
Example sentence • The priest performed an exorcism to rid the possessed woman of the evil spirits.
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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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• 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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• 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 political and economic theories of Lenin which provided the guiding doctrine of the Soviet Union; the modification of Marxism by Lenin stressed that imperialism is the highest form of capitalism (which shifts the struggle from developed to underdeveloped countries)
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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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