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• exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country
Example sentence • The colonialism of the 19th and early 20th centuries had a profound impact on the indigenous populations of many countries.
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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.
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• a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries
Example sentence • During the 19th century, European countries engaged in imperialism to establish colonies in Africa and Asia.
9 3 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• a political theory advocating state ownership of industry
Example sentence • Many European countries have implemented elements of socialism in their welfare systems.
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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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• 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.
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• (philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement chiefly in Europe; assumes that people are entirely free and thus responsible for what they make of themselves
Example sentence • Many artists and writers were influenced by existentialism in the mid-20th century.
9 3 adjective adj noun
• 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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• a Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth
Example sentence • The baby received her baptism at the church.
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• the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind
Example sentence • Some insects and animals engage in cannibalism as a form of survival.
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• 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.
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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.
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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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• an insertion into a calendar
Example sentence • The patient was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism .
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• a state of anticipation of sexuality
Example sentence • The book explores the boundaries of eroticism through its explicit content.
9 3 noun n 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.
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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 act of inducing hypnosis
Example sentence • The hypnotism show had the audience mesmerized.
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• the marked and rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in some animals
Example sentence • Exercise can boost your metabolism .
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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 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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• 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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• 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 .
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• 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.
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• 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 .
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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.
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.
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• 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.
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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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• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes
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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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• doubt about the truth of something
Example sentence • There is widespread skepticism about the efficacy of the new drug.
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• (theology) any doctrine that asserts the separate existence of God
Example sentence • Many people turn to spiritualism as a way to find inner peace and guidance.
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• a system of symbols and symbolic representations
Example sentence • In the novel, the green light at the end of the dock is an example of symbolism .
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Example sentence • Many animal species display territorialism , marking their territories to defend them from intruders.
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• the quality of unselfish concern for the welfare of others
Example sentence • Charity work is a form of altruism , as it involves selflessly helping others.
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• a word formed from the initial letters of the several words in the name and pronounced as one word
Example sentence • NASA is an initialism for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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• a limitation of views or interests like that defined by a local parish
Example sentence • His parochialism prevented him from understanding different cultural perspectives.
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• a lack of sophistication
Example sentence • The region's provincialism is evident in its resistance to outside influences.
9 4 noun, adjective n, adj noun
• 20th century music that uses a definite order of notes as a thematic basis for a musical composition
Example sentence • Arnold Schoenberg is one of the pioneers of serialism in music.
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• the concentration of your efforts on a particular field of study or occupation
Example sentence • Her specialism is in environmental law.
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• The view that objects have properties that are essential to them.
Example sentence • He argued for the essentialism of gender, suggesting that there are inherent differences between men and women.
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Example sentence • The concept of multiracialism challenges traditional notions of race and identity.
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• the doctrine that calls for the abolition of slavery
Example sentence • Frederick Douglass was a prominent figure in the abolitionism movement.
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• a political theory favoring the abolition of governments
Example sentence • He studied anarchism in college and became an advocate for social revolution.
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• a cardiovascular disease characterized by a saclike widening of an artery resulting from weakening of the artery wall
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• 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.
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• a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
Example sentence • The appearance of the tail in humans is considered an atavism .
11 4 noun n Example sentence • Her athleticism was evident in her fast running speed.
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