10 4 noun
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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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• 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.
10 3 noun
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• doubt about the truth of something
Example sentence • There is widespread skepticism about the efficacy of the new drug.
10 4 noun
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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 .
11 5 noun
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• a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
Example sentence • The protagonist in the novel struggled with his materialism , constantly chasing after wealth and possessions.
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.
9 3 noun
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• dominance through threat of punishment and violence
Example sentence • The country rebelled against the despotism of its ruler.
10 3 noun
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• newspapers and magazines collectively
Example sentence • She studied journalism in college and went on to become a news reporter.
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.
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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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• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that the self is all that you know to exist
Example sentence • He immersed himself in solipsism , believing that nothing outside his own mind was real.
9 3 noun
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noun
• 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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• a sudden violent change in the earth's surface
Example sentence • The earthquake caused a cataclysm that destroyed entire cities.
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.
6 4 noun
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Example sentence • The symptoms of iodism include metallic taste in the mouth and skin rashes.
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• the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
verb
• move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
Example sentence • I will come to your house later today.
11 4 noun
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• a religious orientation of doubt; a denial of ultimate knowledge of the existence of God
Example sentence • Many people are drawn to agnosticism because it acknowledges the limits of human understanding.
11 4 noun
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• something located at a time when it could not have existed or occurred
Example sentence • Using a typewriter in today's digital age is considered an anachronism .
11 4 noun
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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 .
8 3 noun
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noun
• 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.
8 3 noun
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• the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable
Example sentence • The Dalai Lama is a strong advocate for pacifism .
8 3 noun
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noun
• the system or principles and theory of labor unions
Example sentence • The rise of unionism led to significant improvements in working conditions.
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• The use or development of the intellect.
Example sentence • His intellectualism made him stand out in a crowd of less educated individuals.
7 3 noun
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• a lack of belief in the existence of God or gods
Example sentence • His parents were atheists, so he grew up with atheism as his worldview.
8 3 noun
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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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• 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.
6 2 noun, adjective
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• (psychiatry) an abnormal absorption with the self; marked by communication disorders and short attention span and inability to treat others as people
Example sentence • She is an autism advocate and works tirelessly to raise awareness about the disorder.
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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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• a brutal barbarous savage act
Example sentence • The historian described the invading army's acts of barbarism .
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