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Pragmatism
[prag-muh-tiz-uhm] |
A practical, matter-of-fact way of approaching or assessing situations or solving problems.
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Ethnology
[eth-nol-uh-jee] |
The branch of anthropology that deals with the origin, distribution, and characteristics of human racial groups.
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Tariff
[tar-if] |
A schedule, system, or scheme of duties imposed by the government of a country upon goods imported or exported.
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Extinct
[ik-stingkt] |
No longer in existence, as an animal or plant.
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Revival
[ri-vahy-vuhl] |
A time of reawakened interest in religion.
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Pledge
[plej] |
Solemn binding promise to do, give, or refrain from doing something.
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Imperialism
[im-peer-ee-uh-liz-um] |
An agressive extension of one country's power and authority to other regions or countries.
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Social Darwinism
[soh-shuhl dahr-wuh-niz-uhm] |
A theory in sociology that individuals or groups achieve advantage over others as the result of social conflict or biological superiority.
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Journalism
[jur-nl-iz-uhm] |
Writing characteristic of material in newspapers & magazines, as a direct presentation of facts or occurrences with little attempt at analysis or interpretation.
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Inebriation
[in-eh-bree-ay-shun] |
Impairment of sense and judgement by anything that stupefies, such as alcohol.
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