Economics ec·o·nom·ics / ˌɛ k ə ˈ n ɒ m ɪ ks, ˌ ik ə -/ Show Spelled[ek-uh- nom-iks, ee-kuh-] Show IPA –noun 1. ( used with a singular verb ) the science that deals with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services, or the material welfare of humankind. 2. ( used with a plural verb ) financial considerations; economically significant aspects: What are the economics of such a project?

Geography ge·og·ra·phy /d ʒ i ˈɒ gr ə fi/ Show Spelled[jee-og-ruh-fee] Show IPA –noun, plural -phies. 1. the science dealing with the areal differentiation of the earth's surface, as shown in the character, arrangement, and interrelations over the world of such elements as climate, elevation, soil, vegetation, population, land use, industries, or states, and of the unit areas formed by the complex of these individual elements. 2. the study of this science. 3. the topographical features of a region, usually of the earth, sometimes of the planets. 4. a book dealing with this science or study, as a textbook. 5. the arrangement of features of any complex entity: the geography of the mind.

History his·to·ry / ˈ h ɪ st ə ri, ˈ h ɪ stri/ Show Spelled[his-tuh-ree, his-tree] Show IPA –noun, plural -ries. 1. the branch of knowledge dealing with past events. 2. a continuous, systematic narrative of past events as relating to a particular people, country, period, person, etc., usually written as a chronological account; chronicle: a history of France; a Medical history of the patient.Medical 3. the aggregate of past events. 4. the record of past events and times, esp. in connection with the human race. 5. a past notable for its important, unusual, or interesting events: a ship with a history. 6. acts, ideas, or events that will or can shape the course of the future; immediate but significant happenings: Firsthand observers of our space program see history in the making. 7. a systematic account of any set of natural phenomena without particular reference to time: a history of the American eagle. 8. a drama representing historical events: Shakespeare's comedies, histories, and tragedies.

Politics/Govt. pol·i·tics / ˈ p ɒ l ɪ t ɪ ks/ Show Spelled[pol-i-tiks] Show IPA –noun ( used with a singular or plural verb ) 1. the science or art of political government. 2. the practice or profession of conducting political affairs. 3. political affairs: The advocated reforms have become embroiled in politics. 4. political methods or maneuvers: We could not approve of his politics in winning passage of the bill. 5. political principles or opinions: We avoided discussion of religion and politics. His politics are his own affair. 6. use of intrigue or strategy in obtaining any position of power or control, as in business, university, etc. 7. ( initial capital letter, italics ) a treatise (4th century b.c.) by Aristotle, dealing with the structure, organization, and administration of the state, esp. the city-state as known in ancient Greece.

Psychology psy·chol·o·gy /sa ɪˈ k ɒ l ə d ʒ i/ Show Spelled[sahy-kol-uh-jee] Show IPA –noun, plural -gies. 1. the science of the mind or of mental states and processes. 2. the science of human and animal behavior. 3. the sum or characteristics of the mental states and processes of a person or class of persons, or of the mental states and processes involved in a field of activity: the psychology of a soldier; the psychology of politics. 4. mental ploys or strategy: He used psychology on his parents to get a larger allowance.

Religion re·li·gion /r ɪˈ l ɪ d ʒ ə n/ Show Spelled[ri-lij-uhn] Show IPA –noun 1. a set of beliefs concerning the cause, nature, and purpose of the universe, esp. when considered as the creation of a superhuman agency or agencies, usually involving devotional and ritual observances, and often containing a moral code governing the conduct of human affairs. 2. a specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by a number of persons or sects: the Christian religion; the Buddhist religion. 3. the body of persons adhering to a particular set of beliefs and practices: a world council of religions. 4. the life or state of a monk, nun, etc.: to enter religion. 5. the practice of religious beliefs; ritual observance of faith. 6. something one believes in and follows devotedly; a point or matter of ethics or conscience: to make a religion of fighting prejudice. 7. religions, Archaic. religious rites. 8. Archaic. strict faithfulness; devotion: a religion to one's vow.

Sociology so·ci·ol·o·gy / ˌ so ʊ si ˈɒ l ə d ʒ i, ˌ so ʊʃ i-/ Show Spelled[soh-see- ol-uh-jee, soh-shee-] Show IPA –noun the science or study of the origin, development, organization, and functioning of human society; the science of the fundamental laws of social relations, institutions, etc.