3K+ Words That Rhyme With RUGGED-INDIVIDUALISM

• the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications

• the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms

• the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil

• a form of Protestantism that takes the interpretation of every word in the sacred texts as literal truth

• the strict adherence to the basic principles or doctrines of a religion, ideology, etc.

• the idea of a federal organization of more or less self-governing units

• a disposition to feel that anything less than perfect is unacceptable

• a 20th century movement of artists and writers (developing out of dadaism) who used fantastic images and incongruous juxtapositions in order to represent unconscious thoughts and dreams

• the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well

• a general disposition to expect the best in all things

• doubt about the truth of something

• the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge

• the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war

• a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution

• an economic theory advocating free competition and a self-regulating market

• the beliefs and practices characteristic of Puritans (most of whom were Calvinists who wished to purify the Church of England of its Catholic aspects)

• strictness and austerity in conduct and religion

• willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others

• food poisoning from ingesting botulin; not infectious; affects the CNS; can be fatal if not treated promptly

• zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel

• an inclination to favor some person or group

• unfair treatment of a person or group on the basis of prejudice

• the act of inducing hypnosis

• the atomic process that occurs during a chemical reaction

• the technical aspects of doing something

• a natural object resembling a machine in structure or function

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes

• device consisting of a piece of machinery; has moving parts that perform some function

• The doctrines and practices, or the character and spirit, of the Pharisees.

• Rigid observance of external forms of religion without genuine piety; hypocrisy in religion; a censorious, self-righteous spirit in matters of morals or manners.

• control of a state or organization by large interest groups

• the political doctrine that supports the rights and powers of the common people in their struggle with the privileged elite

• the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear

• a social system that provides separate facilities for minority groups

• a disposition toward schism and secession from a larger group; the principles and practices of separatists

• advocacy of a policy of strict separation of church and state

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality

• impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are

• elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued

• a lack of sophistication

• a partiality for some particular place

• an economic system based on private ownership of capital

• the process of deformation that produces continents and ocean basins in the earth's crust

• a submissive mental attitude resulting from acceptance of the doctrine that everything that happens is predetermined and inevitable

• a philosophical doctrine holding that all events are predetermined in advance for all time and human beings are powerless to change them

• newspapers and magazines collectively

• the profession of reporting or photographing or editing news stories for one of the media

• attraction for iron; associated with electric currents as well as magnets; characterized by fields of force

• the branch of science that studies magnetism

• a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated

• the doctrine that reality consists of several basic substances or elements

• the practice of one person holding more than one benefice at a time

• a belief in forces beyond ordinary human understanding

• the quality of being attributed to power that seems to violate or go beyond natural forces

• a brutal barbarous savage act

• a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership

• a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society

• genre of art and literature that makes a self-conscious break with previous genres

• the quality of being current or of the present

• practices typical of contemporary life or thought

• a religion based on mystical communion with an ultimate reality

• obscure or irrational thought

• the political orientation of those who hold that a republic is the best form of government

• the business of providing services to tourists

• transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)

• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

• a serious examination and judgment of something

• a written evaluation of a work of literature

• the system of religion and philosophy taught by the Druids and their rites and ceremonies

• Excessive optimism.

• the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

• the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind

• exploitation by a stronger country of weaker one; the use of the weaker country's resources to strengthen and enrich the stronger country

• (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience

• the application of empirical methods in any art or science

• medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings

• an artistic movement in Italy around 1910 that tried to express the energy and values of the machine age

• the position that the meaning of life should be sought in the future

• a policy of extending your rule over foreign countries

• a political orientation that advocates imperial interests

• any instance of aggressive extension of authority

• a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters

• (philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality