9 3 noun
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• willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others
Example sentence • The park was closed temporarily due to vandalism .
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• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
Example sentence • His idealism about the future often led him to take risks.
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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 .
9 3 noun
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• acceptance of the inevitability of defeat
Example sentence • The defeatism of the team was evident after they conceded the first goal.
9 3 noun
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• 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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• habitual absence from work
Example sentence • The company experienced high levels of absenteeism last month.
10 4 noun
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• the conviction that people should participate in sports as a hobby (for the fun of it) rather than for money
Example sentence • His amateurism in playing the piano was evident in his lack of technique.
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Example sentence • The belief in monotheism arose independently in different parts of the world.
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• a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Example sentence • The baby received her baptism at the church.
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• discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of the opposite sex
Example sentence • The movie industry has been criticized for its sexism .
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• the form of theological rationalism that believes in God on the basis of reason without reference to revelation
Example sentence • In deism , God is seen as a distant and uninvolved creator of the universe.
11 4 noun
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• the doctrine that irredenta should be controlled by the country to which they are ethnically or historically related
Example sentence • The country's irredentism fuels its territorial claims on neighboring regions.
7 3 noun
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• a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
Example sentence • The appearance of the tail in humans is considered an atavism .
6 2 noun
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• an artistic movement in France beginning in 1907 that featured surfaces of geometrical planes
8 2 noun
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• a genetic abnormality resulting in short stature
Example sentence • Individuals with dwarfism may face challenges in everyday activities such as reaching things on high shelves.
9 3 noun
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• any political theory favoring immoderate uncompromising policies
Example sentence • The government is taking measures to counter extremism .
9 3 noun
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• sexual pleasure obtained from receiving punishment (physical or psychological)
Example sentence • Some people engage in masochism as a means of achieving sexual gratification.
8 3 noun
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• fighting with the fists
Example sentence • He was trained in the art of pugilism from a young age.
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Example sentence • It is a truism that honesty is the best policy.
11 4 noun
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noun
• the actions of a vigilance committee in trying to enforce the laws
Example sentence • Many people believe that vigilantism is a dangerous and irresponsible practice.
10 4 noun
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• belief in multiple Gods
Example sentence • Ancient Greece and Rome were known for their polytheism .
8 3 noun
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• an appeal intended to arouse patriotic emotions
Example sentence • His speeches were filled with jingoism and nationalistic fervor.
9 3 noun
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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 .
9 3 noun
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noun
• 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 .
10 3 noun
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• (chemistry) the property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms
Example sentence • Sexual dimorphism is often observed in animals, with males and females exhibiting different physical characteristics.
6 2 noun
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noun
• the doctrine that reality consists of a single basic substance or element
Example sentence • The concept of monism is often contrasted with dualism, which posits the existence of two fundamental substances.
6 2 noun
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noun
• the doctrine or belief in the existence of a God or gods
Example sentence • Many religions are based on theism .
7 3 noun
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noun
• exaggerated or affected piety and religious zeal
Example sentence • The concept of pietism influenced many religious reform movements in the 17th and 18th centuries.
5 1 noun
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noun
• 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 .
11 4 noun
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• (biology) similarity or identity of form or shape or structure
Example sentence • The isomorphism between the two graphs was evident in their identical structures.
7 3 noun
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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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• inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
Example sentence • The movie I watched last night was awesome .
8 2 adjective
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• pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
Example sentence • She saw a handsome man across the room.
9 3 noun
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noun
• a brutal barbarous savage act
Example sentence • The historian described the invading army's acts of barbarism .
9 3 noun
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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 .
9 3 noun
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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.
9 3 noun
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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 .
7 2 noun
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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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noun
• a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
6 1 noun
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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.
9 3 noun
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• a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
Example sentence • The earthquake caused a cataclysm that destroyed entire cities.
8 2 noun
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noun
• a religion represented by the many groups (especially in Asia) that profess various forms of the Buddhist doctrine and that venerate Buddha
9 3 noun, adjective
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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
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• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Example sentence • She couldn't handle the harsh criticism of her artwork.
10 3 noun
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noun
• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
7 2 noun, adjective
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noun
• the economic and political theories of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that hold that human actions and institutions are economically determined and that class struggle is needed to create historical change and that capitalism will ultimately be superseded by communism
9 3 noun
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• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
6 3 noun
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• (ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare is the basis of morality
Example sentence • His egoism was evident in the way he always put himself first.
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