 | Term | Definition |
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harm |
the act of damaging something or someone |
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addicted to |
compulsively or physiologically dependent on something habit-forming |
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psychiatry |
the study and treatment of mental disorders |
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evidence |
your basis for belief or disbelief |
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virtual |
almost, for all pracitcal purposes, being something in effect but not actually |
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download |
transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location |
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handicap |
A problem or disadvantage that a person with a disability or an impairment encounters when interacting with the environment |
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overuse |
make use of too often or too extensively |
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preoccupation |
obsession |
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to dub |
to name |
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dependence |
being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs) |
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adverse |
contrary to your interests or welfare |
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symptom |
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease |
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hostility |
unfriendliness; hatred; enmity; ADJ. hostile |
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obsessive-compulsiveness |
a personality trait where a person relieves anxiety by repeating specific acts or tasks |
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precede |
come before |
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rank |
to put in order |
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excessive |
beyond normal limits |
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log on |
enter a computer |
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significantly |
in an important way or to an important degree |
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outnumber |
be larger in number |
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moderate |
being within reasonable or average limits |
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paranoia |
a psychological disorder characterized by delusions of persecution or grandeur |
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depression |
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity |
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impulsiveness |
acting on a desire without considering the result(s) |
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phobia |
an anxiety disorder characterized by extreme and irrational fear of simple things or social situations |
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trait |
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature |
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modest |
limited in size or scope |
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minimal |
the least possible |
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sample |
a small part of something intended as representative of the whole |
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in-depth |
in great detail |
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dissatisfaction |
the feeling of being displeased and discontent |
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coping |
the ability to deal with stress |
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diagnostic criteria |
the process used to determine the signs or symptoms of a disease or illness |
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randomly |
an equal chance of being chosen |
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volunteer |
To choose to do work for no pay |
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tend |
have a tendency or disposition to do or be something |
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pre-existing |
existing previously or before something |
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bipolar disorder |
of or relating to manic depressive illness |
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abuse |
improper or excessive use |
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