9 3 noun
n
noun
• 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
• doubt about the truth of something
Example sentence • There is widespread skepticism about the efficacy of the new drug.
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.
9 3 noun
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noun
• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction
Example sentence • The mechanism in the clock started ticking loudly.
7 2 noun
n
noun
• a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Example sentence • The baby received her baptism at the church.
9 3 noun
n
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 .
8 3 noun
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noun
• 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.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
Example sentence • His love for his country and unwavering devotion to its values is a true display of patriotism .
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a cynical feeling of distrust
Example sentence • His constant cynicism made it difficult to have a positive conversation with him.
9 4 noun
n
noun
• a state of anticipation of sexuality
Example sentence • The book explores the boundaries of eroticism through its explicit content.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality
Example sentence • She was deeply interested in the study of mysticism .
11 4 noun
n
noun
• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
9 3 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• 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
n
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 .
4 1 verb
v
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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.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the doctrine that through renunciation of worldly pleasures it is possible to achieve a high spiritual or intellectual state
Example sentence • Many monks practice asceticism by living a simple and austere lifestyle.
11 4 noun
n
Example sentence • Her athleticism was evident in her fast running speed.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• communication that is suitable for or intended to be instructive
Example sentence • The author's didacticism was evident in his novel, as he included many moral lessons for the readers.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
Example sentence • The scientific method is based on empiricism , using observation and experimentation to gather data.
10 3 noun
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noun
• a religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches
8 3 noun
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• the property of being suitable for singing
Example sentence • Her writing is filled with lyricism and evocative imagery.
11 4 noun
n
noun
• 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.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge
Example sentence • There is a healthy scepticism among scientists towards new theories.
9 3 noun
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noun
• a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
Example sentence • He was known for his quick witticisms that always made everyone laugh.
12 4 noun
n
noun
• A doctrine which holds aesthetics or beauty as the highest ideal or most basic standard.
Example sentence • The painter's work was characterized by aestheticism and a focus on capturing the essence of nature.
12 4 noun, adjective
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Example sentence • The composer's use of chromaticism in this piece created a sense of tension and dissonance.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• 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 .
10 4 noun
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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
n, adj
noun
• (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.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• a brutal barbarous savage act
Example sentence • The historian described the invading army's acts of barbarism .
11 4 noun
n
noun
• the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
Example sentence • Some insects and animals engage in cannibalism as a form of survival.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• 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.
11 4 noun
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• the theory that an increasing consumption of goods is economically beneficial
Example sentence • The rise of consumerism in the 20th century led to a significant boost in economic growth.
8 3 noun
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noun
• an insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism .
9 3 noun
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noun
• 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.
7 2 noun
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noun
• 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.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women
Example sentence • She became interested in feminism after attending a women's rights conference.
9 3 noun
n
noun
• the act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • The hypnotism show had the audience mesmerized.
8 4 noun
n
noun
• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
Example sentence • His idealism about the future often led him to take risks.
10 4 noun
n
noun
• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • Exercise can boost your metabolism .
9 3 noun
n
noun
• 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.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
Example sentence • His constant need for praise and admiration demonstrated his narcissism .
11 4 noun
n
noun
• love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it
Example sentence • Many people believe that nationalism can lead to conflicts between nations.
13 5 noun, adjective
n, adj
noun
• revival of a classical style (in art or literature or architecture or music) but from a new perspective or with a new motivation
Example sentence • The neoclassicism movement emerged in the 18th century.
8 3 noun
n
noun
• a living thing that has (or can develop) the ability to act or function independently
Example sentence • The human body is a complex organism .
10 3 noun
n
noun
• a piece of writing that has been copied from someone else and is presented as being your own work
Example sentence • The student was accused of plagiarism and faced disciplinary action.
5 1 noun
n
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 .
6 2 noun
n
noun
• 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.
7 3 noun
n
noun
• the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
Example sentence • The artist's painting was praised for its realism and attention to detail.
10 3 noun
n
noun
• 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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