criterion Only social practice can be the criterion of truth. cumulative It was a cumulative process. decentralize The two major U.S. political parties are vast,sprawling, decentralized conglomerations of varied ideological positions whose members do not feel obliged to vote the way the party leaders tell them to do. dedicate Dedicated to helping Beijing 2008 spread its theme of One World, One Dream to every continent, Fuwa reflect the deep desire of the Chinese people to reach out to the world in friendship through the Games.