The process of scraping or wearing something away.
Abrasion
Suppose to be the case, without proof
Assume
A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
Ideology
Praise enthusiastically and publicly. (v.)
Acclaim
A statement that something is not true
Denial
To make up
The phenomenon of the spontaneous disintegration of unstable atomic nuclei to atomic nuclei to form more energetically stable atomic nuclei.
Radioactivity
Speed up. (v.)
accelerate
Lack of knowledge or information
Ignorance
To incorporate (values, patterns of culture)
A view or opinion that is incorrect.
Misconception
Know sb. slightly (v.)
acquaint
The learning or developing of a skill, habit, or quality
Acquisition
Tame (an animal) and keep it as a pet or on a farm
Domesticate
The theory that beliefs are constructed socially or culturally.
Constructionism
Pile up (v.)
accumulate
The fact of two things being seen or placed close together with contrasting effect.
Juxtaposition
Treat (a person, group, or concept) as insignificant or peripheral.
Marginalize
A system of society or government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family and descent is reckoned through the male line.
Patriarchy
An abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word. (n.)
Acronym