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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 |
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Solution
| 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 |
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