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Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 21

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animism

ˈænɪmɪzəm

The doctrine that all natural objects and the universe itself have souls — animism is one of the oldest forms of spiritual belief in human history.

Many indigenous cultures practice animism and believe that mountains, rivers, and trees have spirits.

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anoint

əˈnɔɪnt

Choose by or as if by divine intervention — the priest anointed the new king with holy oil.

The priest anointed the new king with holy oil.

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anointed

əˈnɔɪntɪd

Choose by or as if by divine intervention — she was anointed as the successor to the throne.

The priest anointed the new bishop with holy oil.

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anthropology

ˌænθrəˈpɑːlədʒi

The social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beings — she majored in anthropology at university.

She majored in anthropology at university.

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anticipated

ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd

Regard something as probable or likely — the anticipated results finally arrived.

The anticipated results finally arrived.

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anticipates

ænˈtɪsəpeɪts

Regard something as probable or likely — he anticipates that prices will rise.

She anticipates problems with the new system.

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anticipating

ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ

Regard something as probable or likely — she is anticipating the results of her medical tests.

I'm anticipating a positive response from the committee.

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apologetics

əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪks

The branch of theology that is concerned with the defense of Christian doctrines — she wrote a book on Islamic apologetics.

The professor taught a course on Christian apologetics.

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appraisal

əˈpreɪzəl

The classification of someone or something with respect to its worth — she received a fair appraisal of her work.

The bank ordered an appraisal of the property before approving the loan.

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appraisals

əˈpɹeɪzəlz

The classification of someone or something with respect to its worth — the company conducts annual appraisals of all employees.

The company conducts annual appraisals of all employees.

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appraise

əˈpreɪz

Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of — the bank sent someone to appraise the property before approving the loan.

The expert appraised the antique furniture before the auction.

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appraised

əˈpreɪzd

Evaluate or estimate the nature, quality, ability, extent, or significance of — the property was appraised at $400,000.

The property was appraised at $400,000.

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