convention
as in:
conventional behavior
It was once conventional wisdom that the earth is flat.
conventional = normal
Definition
Generally this sense of convention means:something regarded as normal or typical
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| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 100 |
anxiety
She suffers from more than the usual pre-test anxiety.
anxiety = nervousness
Definition
Generally anxiety means:nervousness or worry
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| Library | 23 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
social psychology
Today's new theoretical approaches have added a dynamism to social psychology.†
social psychology = the branch of psychology that studies people in their relationships with others
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
cognitive psychology
A cognitive psychologist helped me realize I was obsessing on the negative.†
cognitive psychologist = an approach to psychology that emphasizes internal mental processes
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
cognitive
cognitive development†
cognitive = related to the process of thinking
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
clinical psychology
I read it in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology.†
clinical psychology = the branch of psychology concerned with the treatment of abnormal thinking and behavior
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
assess
as in:
assess the situation
They assessed the property's value at $500,000.
assessed = considered and set
Definition
Generally this sense of assess means:consider something and make a judgment
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
therapeutic
I asked for a therapeutic massage, but it really hurt.
therapeutic = tending to cure or restore to health
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
indicate
These maps are drawn with north to the top unless otherwise indicated.
indicated = pointed out (shown)
Definition
Generally indicate means:to show (point out, demonstrate, express, or suggest)
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| Library | 40 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 10 |
intervene
as in:
intervened in the war
They do not like America to intervene in the Middle East.
intervene = get involved
Definition
Generally this sense of intervene means:get involved; or come between
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| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
disposition
as in:
a kind disposition
She has a cheerful disposition.
disposition = normal mood or typical way of behaving
Definition
Generally this sense of disposition means:someone's normal mood, personality, or typical way of behaving
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
facilitate
After the initial answers, the moderator will facilitate an open discussion of the topic.†
facilitate = make easier
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
accommodate
as in:
the room can accommodate four
The lab can accommodate up to 30 students at one time.
accommodate = provide for
Definition
Generally this sense of accommodate means:provide (or have the ability to provide) for something desired or needed
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
insight
The book is full of insight on human nature.
insight = clear understanding of some aspects of a complex situation
Definition
Generally insight means:a clear understanding of some aspect of a complex situation; or a tendency to have such understandings
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| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
mean
We have a mean annual rainfall of 23 inches.
mean = average
Definition
Generally this sense of mean means:the average number
For example, the mean of 1 & 3 is 2.
More generally, the mean of n numbers is computed by dividing the sum of the numbers by n; for example, the mean of 1, 2, and 6
= (1+2+6) / 3
= 9 / 3
= 3
For example, the mean of 1 & 3 is 2.
More generally, the mean of n numbers is computed by dividing the sum of the numbers by n; for example, the mean of 1, 2, and 6
= (1+2+6) / 3
= 9 / 3
= 3
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
behavioral therapy
He was impatient with psychotherapy, so he tried behavioral therapy instead.†
behavioral therapy = therapy designed to have a quick impact on behavior without necessarily understanding the underlying reasons for the undesirable behavior
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
discriminate
as in:
suffered discrimination
We do not discriminate based on race, nationality, social status, age, gender, religion, or sexual preference.
discriminate = unfairly treat of different groups of people differently
Definition
Generally this sense of discriminate means:to treat people of different groups differently — especially unfair treatment due to race, religion or gender
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
appropriate
as in:
it is appropriate
These clothes aren't appropriate for work.
appropriate = suitable (fitting)
Definition
Generally this sense of appropriate means:suitable (fitting) for a particular situation
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| Library | 28 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 100 |
bias
Everyone knows she is too biased to act as an impartial judge.
biased = has a prejudice that prevents objective consideration
Definition
Generally bias means:a personal preference — especially a prejudice that prevents objective consideration
or:
any tendency to move in a particular direction — such as a car that tends to want to swerve toward the right
or:
any tendency to move in a particular direction — such as a car that tends to want to swerve toward the right
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
confront
You must confront your problems.
confront = deal directly with an unpleasant situation
Definition
Generally confront means:to deal directly with an unpleasant situation or person
or:
to challenge someone — often by presenting evidence
or:
to challenge someone — often by presenting evidence
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| Library | 27 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
compulsive
She is a compulsive gambler.
compulsive = done too much because of an uncontrollable desire
Definition
Generally compulsive means:describing something someone does as done too much because of an uncontrollable desire — such as excessive gambling or eating
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
reconcile
as in:
reconciled herself to
After the accident, she had to reconcile herself to life without loving parents.
reconcile = to come to terms with
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
self-actualization
At that stage in my life, I was too busy earning a living to focus on self-actualization.†
self-actualization = the fulfillment of what one perceives as their highest potential
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
syndrome
She suffers from Asperger syndrome.
syndrome = a pattern of symptoms indicative of some disease
Definition
Generally syndrome means:a pattern of symptoms associated with an illness; or any recognizable pattern — especially when undesirable
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
habitual
The counseling is to break the cycle of habitual drug abuse.
habitual = done regularly without repeated thought
Definition
Generally habitual means:done regularly
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
neurotic
She is mildly neurotic, but is working at developing greater emotional stability.
neurotic = mildly mentally disturbed — usually worrying too much about something
Definition
Generally neurotic means:mildly mentally disturbed — usually worrying too much about something; or someone with such symptoms
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
ADHD
His behavior makes sense now that we understand he suffers from ADHD.†
ADHD = a mental illness characterized by an impaired ability to regulate activity level (hyperactivity), attend to tasks (inattention), and inhibit behavior (impulsivity)
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
psychotic
a psychotic killer†
psychotic = one who suffers from a psychosis (any severe mental disorder in which contact with reality is lost or highly distorted)
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
vulnerable
The computers are vulnerable to cyberattacks.
vulnerable to = easily hurt by
Definition
Generally vulnerable means:easily hurt or in need of help; or easily influenced or subject to temptation
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| Library | 18 uses in 10 avg bks |
inclined
as in:
I'm inclined to
I'm inclined to believe him.
inclined = have a tendency; or an attitude or mood that favors something
Definition
Generally this sense of inclined means:a tendency, mood, desire, or attitude that favors something; or making someone favor something
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| Library | 10 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
oblige
3 meanings
as in:
I am obliged by law.
The law obliges doctors to report suspected child abuse.
obliges = requires
Definition
Generally this sense of oblige means:require (obligate) to do something
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
as in:
I obliged her every request.
She asked for help and we obliged her.
obliged = granted a favor to
Definition
Generally this sense of oblige means:grant a favor to someone
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
as in:
I'm much obliged for your kindness
I am much obliged to you for your help.
obliged = grateful or indebted
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
indulgent
Indulgent parents risk spoiling their children.
indulgent = treating with extra kindness or leniency (in this case, not demanding enough of the children)
Definition
Generally indulgent means:to treat with extra kindness or tolerance
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
sedate
as in:
she is sedate
a quiet sedate nature
sedate = calm and dignified
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
subjective
a subjective judgment†
subjective = influenced by personal belief, feelings, or preferences (rather than being based purely upon fact)
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
objective
as in:
an objective viewpoint
By any objective analysis, you would have to agree that...
objective = fact-based (not influenced by personal feelings or preferences)
Definition
Generally this sense of objective means:fact-based without the influence of personal feelings or preferences
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
intuitive
The were perfect partners—one highly intuitive and the other highly analytical.
intuitive = known instinctively rather than through reasoning
Definition
Generally intuitive means:based on feeling or instinct rather than conscious reasoning
or:
easy to understand without training or study
or:
easy to understand without training or study
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 2000 |
contempt
2 meanings
as in:
feels contempt towards her
Familiarity breeds contempt.
contempt = lack of respect
Definition
Generally this sense of contempt means:lack of respect for someone or something thought inferior — often accompanied by a feeling of dislike or disgust
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| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
as in:
held in contempt of court
The judge held her in contempt.
contempt = the crime of disrespect for the authority of a court
Definition
Generally this sense of contempt means:the crime of willful disobedience to or disrespect for the authority of a court or legislative body
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
dispute
2 meanings
as in:
their border dispute
The area has long been a source of dispute between India and Pakistan.
dispute = disagreement
Definition
Generally this sense of dispute means:disagreement, argument, or conflict
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
as in:
She disputes his claim.
She disputes her landlord's claim that the music was that loud.
disputes = challenges
Definition
Generally this sense of dispute means:challenge, argue about, or fight over
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
compose
as in:
keep your composure
After I regained my composure, I thanked her for telling me about the problem.
composure = calm state of mind
Definition
Generally this sense of compose means:to calm someone or settle something
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| Library | 15 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 100 |
prejudice
The group works to eliminate racial prejudice.
prejudice = unreasonable and unfair belief or feeling
Definition
Generally prejudice means:to have unreasonable belief that is unfair to members of a race, religion, or other group
or more generally:
to have (or create in others) an unreasonable belief that prevents objective (unbiased) consideration of an issue or situation
or more generally:
to have (or create in others) an unreasonable belief that prevents objective (unbiased) consideration of an issue or situation
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| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
diverse
The college wants a diverse student body.
diverse = varied (in this case, of different ethnic groups and genders)
Definition
Generally diverse means:varied (having variety amongst things of the same kind) — especially with regard to ideas or members of a population group
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
despair
3 meanings
as in:
she felt despair
Don't give in to despair.
despair = a feeling of hopelessness
Definition
Generally this sense of despair means:hopelessness; or distress (such as extreme worry or sadness from feeling powerless to change a bad situation)
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| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
as in:
do not despair
Don't despair. Next year will be better.
despair = lose hope
Definition
Generally this sense of despair means:to lose hope
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| Library | 9 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
as in:
she was the despair of the team
Conditions that would have been the despair of most people, only served to motivate her.
despair = thing that causes hopelessness
Definition
Generally this sense of despair means:something that causes hopelessness or great distress
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| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
transference
Cognitive therapist are less interested in transference than psychoanalysts.†
transference = the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another — especially to the therapist
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group therapy
His therapist suggested that the peer interaction of group therapy would be helpful.†
group therapy = psychological therapy in which a small group of individuals meet together with a therapist; interactions among the members are considered to be therapeutic
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cognitive therapy
She gets angry less often as a result of her cognitive therapy.†
cognitive therapy = a form of psychotherapy that attempts to correct faulty thinking or change the way one thinks about things to affect emotional feelings and behavior
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
paranoid
2 meanings
used casually
Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't after you.
Joseph Heller -- Catch-22
paranoid = excessively suspicious that others want to harm you; or excessively fearful
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
used clinically
She was diagnosed with paranoid personality disorder.
paranoid = relating to a disorder in which one is excessively distrustful of others
Definition
Generally this sense of paranoid means:suffering from a psychological disorder in which one is excessively distrustful of others — thinking "they are out to get me"
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
gratification
to my gratification she arrived on time
gratification = great satisfaction (pleasure)
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
psychobiology
It is not uncommon to use animals for psychobiological experiments.†
psychobiological = a branch of psychology concerned with the links between biology and behavior
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
delude
She is a sincere but deluded idealist.
deluded = with a false belief
Definition
Generally delude means:deceive (convince to have a false belief)
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| Library | 7 uses in 10 avg bks |
ego
(Freud's definition)
The ego tries to satisfy the unconscious desires of the id.
ego = psychoanalysis: the personality structure that mediates between the primitive, instinctual desires of the id and the moral conscience of the superego
Definition
Generally this sense of ego means:psychoanalysis: the personality structure that mediates between the primitive, instinctual desires of the id and the moral conscience of the superego
more rarely, ego can refer to the conscious mind (since in Freud's theory, a person is partially aware of the mental activity of the ego, but not of the id and superego)
more rarely, ego can refer to the conscious mind (since in Freud's theory, a person is partially aware of the mental activity of the ego, but not of the id and superego)
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| Library | 3 uses in 10 avg bks |
id
She prizes the superego over the id.
id = psychoanalysis: that part of the unconscious mind with primitive, instinctual desires
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| Library | 13 uses in 10 avg bks |
superego
The Tesla message is that "green technology" can appeal to the id as well as the superego.†
superego = psychoanalysis: that part of the unconscious mind that acts as a conscience
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
contend
as in:
She contended with it
She contends with headaches.
contends = struggles
Definition
Generally this sense of contend means:to struggle
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
phobia
One of the most common phobias is agoraphobia—the fear of being in public places.
phobias = extreme and unreasonable fears of things
Definition
Generally phobia means:extreme and unreasonable fear of something
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
claustrophobia
I avoid elevators because of claustrophobia.
claustrophobia = abnormal fear of being closed in a confined space
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
xenophobia
"Xenophobia," as The Economist put it, "seems to be creeping into American politics."
James K. Glassman -- Threats to Security, Threats to Economy -- http://www.aei.org/publications/filter.all,pubID.23969/pub_detail.asp (retrieved 06/29/06)
xenophobia = an irrational fear of foreigners or strangers
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indifferent
About a third are in favor of the change, a third are opposed, and a third are indifferent.
indifferent = without interest
Definition
Generally indifferent means:without interest
in various senses, including:
- unconcerned — as in "She is indifferent to what is served to eat."
- unsympathetic — as in "She is indifferent to his needs."
- not of good quality (which may imply average or poor quality depending upon context) — as in "an indifferent performance"
- impartial — as in "We need a judge who is indifferent."
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| Library | 15 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
autism
She thinks low levels of oxytocin may contribute to autism.
autism = a mental illness most commonly assoicated with undeveloped social abilities, language, and other communication skills
Definition
Generally autism means:a mental illness most commonly associated with undeveloped social abilities, language, and other communication skills
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
dementia
She suffered from drug induced dementia.†
dementia = the deterioration of mental abilities
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
induce
as in:
induce her to
The baby wasn't getting enough nutrients and oxygen, so we induced labor.
induced = caused (in this case, childbirth to start)
Definition
Generally this sense of induce means:to persuade somebody to do something
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 1000 |
oppress
2 meanings
as in:
oppressive government
The regime oppresses its people.
oppresses = harshly and unfairly dominates
Definition
Generally this sense of oppress means:to dominate harshly and unfairly; or to make suffer
The meaning of oppress depends upon its context. For example:
- "The authorities oppress political activists," or "The new nation oppressed Native Americans." — to dominate harshly and unfairly
- "She is oppressed by excessive debt." - made to suffer
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| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
as in:
oppressive heat
The heat is oppressive.
oppressive = uncomfortable (weighs heavily on the senses or spirit)
Definition
Generally this sense of oppress means:to make uncomfortable (weigh heavily on the senses or spirit)
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| Library | 6 uses in 10 avg bks |
sadist
a sadist who maneuvered to get the job of disciplining the slaves†
sadist = someone who obtains pleasure from inflicting pain or others
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
masochist
If you're not a masochist, find a job you enjoy most of the time.†
masochist = someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
free association
His free association indicates paranoia.†
free association = psychology: a therapeutic technique for seeing into a patient's unconscious by encouraging the patient to verbalize spontaneous, uncensored thoughts and feelings triggered by words or pictures
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
anguish
I felt unbearable anguish when my 4-year-old child died from brain cancer.
anguish = extreme pain
Definition
Generally anguish means:extreme pain, suffering, or distress (of body or mind)
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| Library | 12 uses in 10 avg bks |
compensate
as in:
she compensates with extra effort
She uses several techniques to help compensate for her dyslexia.
compensate = make up
Definition
Generally this sense of compensate means:make up for; or adjust for
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
bipolar disorder
She is researching bipolar disorder amongst identical and non-identical twins.
bipolar disorder = a mental disorder characterized by alternating episodes of major depression and abnormally elevated mood
Definition
Generally bipolar disorder means:a mental disorder characterized by alternating episodes of major depression and abnormally elevated mood (mania)
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
serene
While I lie awake worrying, she sleeps serenely.
serenely = calmly and peacefully
Definition
Generally serene means:calm and untroubled
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| Library | 11 uses in 10 avg bks |
anorexia
Prior to Karen Carpenter's death, few had heard of anorexia.†
anorexia = a potentially life-threatening eating disorder that prevents people from eating enough food
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
bulimia
Help me keep an eye on her. I'm worried she may be bulimic.†
bulimic = an eating disorder in which overeating is followed by guilt and unhealthy attempts at correction — especially self-induced vomiting
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
melancholy
Since her dog died she's been in a melancholy mood.
melancholy = very sad
Definition
Generally melancholy means:a sad feeling or manner — sometimes thoughtfully sad
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| Library | 8 uses in 10 avg bks |
indignant
She was indignant, but agreed to be searched when they accused her of shoplifting.
indignant = angered or annoyed at something unjust or wrong
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| Library | 16 uses in 10 avg bks |
| SAT® | top 500 |
delirium
2 meanings
as in:
fever induced delirium
She should not be left alone in case the fever returns and makes her delirious.
delirious = mentally confused
Definition
Generally this sense of delirium means:a usually brief state of mental confusion often accompanied by hallucinations
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
as in:
delirious with joy
The basketball fans were delirious.
delirious = in a state of having been taken over by excitement or emotion
Definition
Generally this sense of delirium means:a state of having been taken over by excitement or emotion
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| Library | 4 uses in 10 avg bks |
social sciences
For a time, China eliminated the social sciences from university curricula.†
social sciences = comprised of areas of study that apply scientific methods to human aspects of the world; e.g., psychology and economics
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
hypochondria
Hypochondriacs don't just harm themselves; they clog the whole health-care system.
hypochondriacs = people who worry excessively about imaginary illnesses
Definition
Generally hypochondria means:excessive worry about imaginary illnesses
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
catatonic
He is non-responsive — perhaps catatonic.†
catatonic = characterized by a tendency to remain in a fixed stuporous state for long periods
Definition
Generally catatonic means:a tendency to remain in a fixed stuporous state for long periods
(may give way to short periods of extreme excitement; often associated with schizophrenia)
(may give way to short periods of extreme excitement; often associated with schizophrenia)
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
passive-aggressive
It took a while to realize he is passive-aggressive.†
passive-aggressive = displaying passive (sometimes subtle) resistance in interpersonal or occupational situations while avoiding direct confrontation
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
stigma
The stigma associated with sexually transmitted diseases makes diagnosis and treatment more difficult.
stigma = societal disapproval or shaming
Definition
Generally this sense of stigma means:societal disapproval or shaming associated with a behavior or a condition — (often used to describe unreasonable disapproval or shaming)
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
hubris
It is another example of hubris preceding a fall.
hubris = excessive pride and confidence
Definition
Generally hubris means:excessive pride, arrogance, or confidence
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
narcissism
The narcissistic teenage girl spent hours checking her makeup in a mirror everyday.
narcissistic = an exceptional interest in and admiration for yourself
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| Library | 1 uses in 10 avg bks |
megalomania
She described him as an authoritarian megalomaniac.†
megalomaniac = a psychological state characterized by delusions of grandeur (belief that you are much more important than you are)
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lobotomy
The medication has dramatically reduced the use of lobotomy to treat schizophrenia.†
lobotomy = surgical interruption of nerve tracts to and from the frontal lobe of the brain; often results in marked cognitive and personality changes
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morose
She drank alone in the corner, looking morose.
morose = unhappy
Definition
Generally morose means:unhappy — often with a withdrawn personality
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| Library | 2 uses in 10 avg bks |
dysthymia
Dysthymia is thought to be related to serotonin.†
dysthymia = mild chronic depression
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repentance
Prisoners who show repentance are more likely to be released on parole.
repentance = regret for having done wrong with a desire to be a better person in the future
Definition
Generally repentance means:the feeling or expression of regret for having done something wrong with a firm decision to be a better person in the future
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| Library | 5 uses in 10 avg bks |
agoraphobia
The agoraphobia has progressed to the point where I seldom leave my home.†
agoraphobia = a morbid fear of open spaces (as fear of being caught alone in some public place)
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
dissociative disorders
I suspect he suffers from some kind of dissociative disorder.†
dissociative disorder = abnormal separation of some mental processes from conscious awareness
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psychotic depression
For most sufferers, episodes of psychotic depression come and go.†
psychotic depression = a state of depression so severe that the person loses contact with reality and suffers a variety of functional impairments
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| Library | 0 uses in 10 avg bks |
Asperger's
He does an excellent job in the back office despite suffering from Asperger's syndrome.
Asperger's = a mental disorder most commonly associated with undeveloped social abilities — often associated with an abnormally strong interest in one particular area
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postpartum depression
Surprisingly, some men are also diagnosed with postpartum depression.†
postpartum depression = a depression (more severe than the more common baby blues) that may be experienced after childbirth
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Freudian slip
It was a Freudian slip when he called me Joan.†
Freudian slip = a mistake that results from and helps to reveal unconscious wishes or conflicts in normal healthy people (according to Sigmund Freud)
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