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- objectivism Word C1 Objectivism is a philosophy that stresses objective reality, reason, and rational self-interest as guides for human lif…
- oligarch Word C1 An oligarch is a very wealthy and powerful person who belongs to a small group that controls a country or an organizati…
- oligarchy Word C1 An oligarchy is a system in which a small, powerful group controls a country or organization.
- On that note. Collocation C1 Used to transition to a related topic or action based on something just mentioned, or to conclude a discussion.
- pantheism Word C1 Pantheism is the belief that God and the universe are identical, with the divine present in everything.
- paradigm Word C1 A paradigm is a typical example or model, or a widely accepted way of thinking in a field.
- pass the buck Idiom C1 To pass the buck means to shift responsibility or blame to someone else instead of dealing with it yourself.
- pathological Word C1 Pathological describes something that involves disease or an abnormal, harmful pattern of behavior or thinking.
- phenomenon Word C1 A phenomenon is an event, fact, or situation that is observed and often seems unusual or interesting.
- philanthropist Word C1 A philanthropist is a person who gives money, time, or resources to help others, often through charities or public proj…
- philanthropy Word C1 Philanthropy is the practice of giving money, time, or resources to support the public good.
- philosophical Word C1 Relating to the study of fundamental questions about life, knowledge, and reality, or showing calm, thoughtful acceptan…
- placebo Word C1 A placebo is a harmless treatment given as a control in research or to produce a psychological benefit.
- play devil's advocate Idiom C1 To play devil's advocate means to argue against an idea on purpose to test it or explore weaknesses.
- plutocracy Word C1 A plutocracy is a society or government controlled mainly by very wealthy people.
- polarization Word C1 Polarization is the process in which people, groups, or opinions split into strongly opposed sides.
- polytheism Word C1 Polytheism is the belief in and worship of multiple gods or deities.
- populism Word C1 Populism is a political approach that claims to represent “ordinary people” against a powerful elite.
- positivism Word C1 Positivism is the view that reliable knowledge comes mainly from observable, measurable facts and scientific methods.
- postcolonialism Word C1 Postcolonialism is a way of analyzing how colonial rule has shaped cultures, identities, and power relations after inde…