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dialectical tension

The ________ or opposition between two interacting forces or elements.

antithesis

Usually dialectics plural in form but singular or plural in construction: development through the stages of thesis ________, and synthesis in accordance with the laws of dialectical materialism.

little weight

The quality or state of being frivolous: of ________ or importance.

obligatory

(adj)
1. Binding in law or conscience
2. Relation to or enforcing an obligation
3. Mandatory, required
The school orientation is _______ for all students wishing to attend the school.

self indulgence

The process of becoming decadent: characterized by or appealing to ________.

experimental concepts

An intelligentsia that develops new or ________ especially in the arts.

delicate sensibility

Refined feeling: ________ especially as expressed in a work of art.

emotional significance

The ________ of a passage or expression as distinguished from its verbal context.

The process of becoming decadent

characterized by or appealing to self-indulgence

The logic of appearances and of illusions

the logic of fallacy

Usually dialectics plural in form but singular or plural in construction

development through the stages of thesis antithesis, and synthesis in accordance with the laws of dialectical materialism

Any systematic reasoning, exposition, or argument that juxtaposes opposed or contradictory ideas and usually seeks to resolve their conflict

a method of examining and discussing opposing ideas in order to find the truth

Frivolities

(plural of frivolity)

The quality or state of being frivolous

of little weight or importance

Marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy

surreptitious

An attitude, thought, or judgment promoted by feeling

predilection

A specific view or notion

opinion

Refined feeling

delicate sensibility especially as expressed in a work of art

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil

devilish

Proper or appropriate function or scope

sphere

The act or process of flagellating

whip, scourge

The work in which a person is employed

occupation

decadence

(n)
1. The process of becoming decadent: characterized by or appealing to self-indulgence
2. A period of decline
His parents' strict control of him as a kid led to an increased _______ as an adult.

avant-garde

(n)
1. An intelligentsia that develops new or experimental concepts especially in the arts
(adj)
2. Of or relating to an avant-garde
The ______ created a new system of photography in which one would be able to take a picture while posing for it.

dialectic

(n)
1. Philosophy
2. Philosophy
a. Discussion and reasoning by dialogue as a method of intellectual investigation
b. The Platonic investigation of the eternal ideas
3. Philosophy
a. The logic of appearances and of illusions: the logic of fallacy
4. Philosophy
a. The Hegelian process of change in which a concept or its realization passes over into and is preserved and fulfilled by its opposite
b. Marxism
i. Usually dialectics plural in form but singular or plural in construction : development through the stages of thesis antithesis, and synthesis in accordance with the laws of dialectical materialism
ii. The investigation of this process
iii.The theoretical application of this process especially in the social sciences
5. Usually ________s plural in form but singular or plural in construction philosophy
a. Any systematic reasoning, exposition, or argument that juxtaposes opposed or contradictory ideas and usually seeks to resolve their conflict : a method of examining and discussing opposing ideas in order to find the truth
b. An intellectual exchange of ideas
6. Philosophy
a. The dialectical tension or opposition between two interacting forces or elements
Throughout the _______, the two scientists debated on whose invention they should bring to market.

putsch

(n)
1. A secretly plotted and suddenly executed attempt to overthrow a government
The two evil scientists hid away for months, thinking of a ______ that would get them another step closer to ruling the world

frivolities

(n)
1. The quality or state of being frivolous: of little weight or importance
2. A frivolous act or thing
The evil scientists decided to disregard the _________ of taking over their state, but instead to skip straight to the country's president.

clandestine

(adj)
1. Marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy: surreptitious
Despite his interest in taking over the world, the scientist was forced to back down from his plan, as he was spending too much of his time tending to his __________ relationship.

social class

(n)
1. A division of a society based on social and economic status
The scientist did not need to work hard to obtain a position of authority, as his _______ was above the others in his society.

effigy

(n)
1. An image or representation especially of a person
2. A crude figure representing a hated person
The scientists built an ______ of their country's ruler, who they wanted to overthrow.

sentiment

(n)
1. a.An attitude, thought, or judgment promoted by feeling: predilection
b. A specific view or notion: opinion
2. a. Emotion
b. Refined feeling: delicate sensibility especially as expressed in a work of art
c. Emotional idealism
d. A romantic or nostalgic feeling verging on sentimentality
3. a. An idea colored by emotion
b. The emotional significance of a passage or expression as distinguished from its verbal context
When gathering a team of scientists to overthrow the president, the scientist expressed his ________ of why he wanted to become the leader of their country.

diabolical

(adj)
1. Of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil: devilish
Although many were in favor of the scientist's plan to take over the world, some thought of him as a ______ idiot who would never get close to ruling the world.

province

(n)
1. a. A country or region brought under the control of the ancient Roman government
b. An administrative district or division of a country
c. All of a country except the metropolises
2. a. A division of a country forming the jurisdiction of an archbishop or metropolitan
b. A territorial unit of a religious order
3. a. A biogeographic division of less rank than a region
b. An area that exhibits essential continuity of geologic history
c. One characterized by particular structural or petrological features
4. a. Proper or appropriate function or scope: sphere
b. A department of knowledge or activity
After taking over his country, the evil scientist planned to break part of the country off to create a new _______ that would act as a base for his private militia.

nationalism

(n)
1. Loyalty and devotion to a country
2. A nationalist movement or government
Even though he had recruited some people to be his henchmen, the rest of the country were skeptical of the scientists’ power as they did not feel a sense of __________.

regime

(n)
1. a. A regular pattern of occurrence or action
b. The characteristic behavior or orderly procedure of a natural phenomenon or process
2. a. Mode or rule of management
b. A form of government
c. A government in power
d. A period of rule
Despite the scientist's confidence in his conquered territory, the citizens of the country did not believe his _______ would be successful.

proletariat

(n)
1. The laboring class (especially the class of industrial workers who lack their own means of production and hence sell their labor to live)
2. The lowest social or economic class of a community
Even though many doubted the scientists’ plan to rule the world, many of their country's ____________ believed it would provide a new opportunity for success in their life.

nuptial

(adj)
1. Of or relating to marriage or the marriage ceremony
2. Characteristic of or occurring in the breeding season
(n)
3. Marriage, Wedding (usually used in plural)
The scientist was forced to push back his plans because of his cousin's ________ that would last all day.

flagellation

(n)
1. The act or process of flagellating: whip, scourge
The scientist declared that he would use the practice of _________ on anyone who acted against his command.

vocation

(n)
1. a. A summons or strong inclination to a particular state or course of action
i. Especially a divine call to the religious life
b. An entry into the priesthood or a religious order
2. a. The work in which a person is employed: occupation
b. The persons engaged in a particular occupation
3. The special function of an individual or group
The scientist believed he was called to a ________ of creating a better society in which his entire country lived.