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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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• a religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches
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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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• an indifference to pleasure or pain
Example sentence • The stoicism of the soldier impressed his comrades during the difficult mission.
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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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• a cynical feeling of distrust
Example sentence • His constant cynicism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
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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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• doubt about the truth of something
Example sentence • There is widespread skepticism about the efficacy of the new drug.
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• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
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• the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)
Example sentence • The strict adherence to religious principles is at the core of puritanism .
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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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• an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
Example sentence • His constant need for praise and admiration demonstrated his narcissism .
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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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• excessive intolerance of opposing views
Example sentence • Many people were disturbed by the fanaticism of the religious group.
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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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• 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.
10 3 noun
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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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• 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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• control of a state or organization by large interest groups
Example sentence • The government's close relationship with big corporations is a sign of corporatism .
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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 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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• an art movement early in the 20th century; the artist's subjective expression of inner experiences was emphasized; an inner feeling was expressed through a distorted rendition of reality
Example sentence • The artist's use of bold colors and distorted figures is characteristic of expressionism .
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• a school of late 19th century French painters who pictured appearances by strokes of unmixed colors to give the impression of reflected light
Example sentence • The museum is hosting an exhibition on impressionism .
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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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• similarity by virtue of corresponding
Example sentence • The writer used parallelism to emphasize the similarities between the two characters.
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• discriminatory or abusive behavior towards members of another race
Example sentence • She has been a victim of racialism since she moved to this country.
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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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• a doctrine and practice within the Church of England emphasizing the Catholic tradition
Example sentence • The church building is adorned with intricate anglo-catholicism decorations.
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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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• a brutal barbarous savage act
Example sentence • The historian described the invading army's acts of barbarism .
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• an economic system based on private ownership of capital
Example sentence • Many argue that capitalism promotes competition and innovation.
9 3 noun
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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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• 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 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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• 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.
10 4 noun
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• characterized by habitual skepticism and a disagreeable tendency to deny or oppose or resist suggestions or commands
Example sentence • His constant negativism was bringing down the morale of the entire team.
10 4 noun
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• habitual relapse into crime
Example sentence • The recidivism rate for drug offenders is alarmingly high.
10 4 noun
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• (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved
Example sentence • Moral relativism asserts that there are no universal ethical principles.
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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 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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• a policy of taking direct action to achieve a political or social goal
Example sentence • Protesting against the government's decision is an example of activism .
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• the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church
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• an inclination to favor some person or group
Example sentence • The boss showed favoritism towards his nephew by promoting him over more qualified employees.
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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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• The belief that the centralization of power in a state (sovereign polity) is the ideal or best way to organize humanity.
Example sentence • Many critics argue that statism can lead to the suppression of individual freedoms.
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• dominance through threat of punishment and violence
Example sentence • The monarchy in that country practiced absolutism , with the king having unlimited authority.
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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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