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A belief, attitude, theory, etc. that is referred to by a word ends 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 the appropriate 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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1. patriotism 

2. barbarism 

3. nationalism 

4. amateurism 

5. idealism 

6. criticism 

7. absenteeism 

8. feminism

9. egocentrism 

10. heroism

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