3K+ Words That Rhyme With RUSTICISM

• (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

• a religious orientation advocating gnosis as the way to release a person's spiritual element; considered heresy by Christian churches

• the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge

• making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style

• orthodoxy of a scholastic variety

• the system of philosophy dominant in medieval Europe; based on Aristotle and the Church Fathers

• an indifference to pleasure or pain

• (philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno

• a socially awkward or tactless act

• disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

• a serious examination and judgment of something

• a written evaluation of a work of literature

• a cynical feeling of distrust

• doubt about the truth of something

• the disbelief in any claims of ultimate knowledge

• 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 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 sudden violent change in the earth's surface

• an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

• the study of existing manuscripts of the Scriptures in order to determine the original text

• an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself

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

• a general disposition to expect the best in all things

• a petty disparagement

• a brutal barbarous savage act

• a state of anticipation of sexuality

• the arousal of feelings of sexual desire

• (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

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

• the branch of science that studies magnetism

• 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

• impractical romantic ideals and attitudes

• a movement in literature and art during the late 18th and early 19th centuries that celebrated nature rather than civilization

• an exciting and mysterious quality (as of a heroic time or adventure)

• 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 business of providing services to tourists

• willful wanton and malicious destruction of the property of others

• a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership

• a political theory favoring collectivism in a classless society

• an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy

• the quality of being individual

• a belief in the importance of the individual and the virtue of self-reliance and personal independence

• the doctrine that government should not interfere in commercial affairs

• newspapers and magazines collectively

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

• the doctrine that all violence is unjustifiable

• the belief that all international disputes can be settled by arbitration

• the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

• move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

• reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

• come to pass; arrive, as in due course

• reach or enter a state, relation, condition, use, or position

• to be the product or result

• be found or available

• come forth

• be a native of

• extend or reach

• exist or occur in a certain point in a series

• cover a certain distance

• come under, be classified or included

• happen as a result

• add up in number or quantity

• to measure up to in kind or quality

• be received

• come to one's mind; suggest itself

• come from; be connected by a relationship of blood, for example

• proceed or get along

• experience orgasm

• have a certain priority

• dominance through threat of punishment and violence

• a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)

• an ideological belief in the complete and unrestricted power of government.

• the doctrine of an absolute being, often related to idealism in philosophy.

• orthodoxy of a scholastic variety

• Purely speculative thoughts and attitudes.

• a style of painting and sculpture produced under the influence of European academies of art.