Question

Words that define a belief, attitude or theory end with the suffix ‘-ism’. Here is a sentence from the speech of Dr. Annadurai: ‘I admit that the environment is such that even people with robust optimism will be discouraged and forced to take to the path of ease and comfort’.

The meaning of the word ‘optimism’ is ‘the hopeful feeling that all is going to turn out well’. Match the ‘-ism’ words with their appropriate meanings.

S. No	Meanings	S. No. Meanings Words
1	e.g. love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it	patriotism
2	a brutal, barbarous, savage act	nationalism
3	the doctrine that your country’s interests are superior	egocentrism
4	participating in sports as a hobby rather than for money	feminism
5	belief that the best possible concepts should be pursued	criticism
6	a serious examination and judgment of something	amateurism
7	habitual failure to be present at work	barbarism
8	a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women	idealism
9	concern for your own interests and welfare	heroism
10	exceptional courage when facing danger	absenteeism

Answer 1

S. No	Meanings	S. No. Meanings Words
1	e.g. love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it	patriotism
2	a brutal, barbarous, savage act	barbarism
3	the doctrine that your country’s interests are superior	nationalism
4	participating in sports as a hobby rather than for money	amateurism
5	belief that the best possible concepts should be pursued	idealism
6	a serious examination and judgment of something	criticism
7	habitual failure to be present at work	absenteeism
8	a doctrine that advocates equal rights for women	feminism
9	concern for your own interests and welfare	egocentrism
10	exceptional courage when facing danger	heroism