being dependent on a drug (such as alcohol)
Some people have a gambling addiction, which can result in a complete loss of finances.
aesthetic
related to something's attractiveness or sense of beauty
Asian culture strongly promotes the aesthetic way of living life, which is to see the beauty of duty and life in all things.
Alzheimer's
a disease affecting memory (common amongst older people)
There is no treatment for alzheimer's disease.
anorexia
a mental illness leading to a severe loss of appetite anorexia is more common in teenage girls and women.
autism
a developmental condition making it hard to form relationships, develop language skills, etc.
Megan has autism, so she has trouble showing her feelings.
certified
approved; licensed
I received a certified check for $10,000 for winning the competition.
empathetic
showing empathy or ready comprehension of others' states empathetic distress occurs when people realize that their actions have caused harm or pain to another person.
evolve
change over time
A small argument evolved into a big war between the two families.
facilitate
make possible
The telephone is a way to facilitate communication between people who are apart.
in essence
basically in essence, we've managed to save our business from bankruptcy.
insight
understanding; perception
Other students may have different insights that they can bring to the class discussion.
inspiration
source of motivation or creativity
His inspiration for his book came from his long walks along the beach.
medium
art form or material (such as clay, metal, etc.)
Concrete is one of the artist's favorite mediums.
millennium
period of one thousand years
Stonehenge is believed to have been built about 5 millenniums ago.
obtain
get
I obtained this information from him.
prerequisite
something you must have or do before starting a task
Such experiments require at least two prerequisites.
psychotherapy
medical practice involving the treatment of mental problems
The patient received psychotherapy after being diagnosed with a mental disorder.
self-esteem
sense of personal worth and value
Having a good sense of self-esteem is important for everyone.
springboard
starting point or event leading to future opportunities
An economic plan may be the springboard for recovery.
tangible
physical; able to be seen or touched
The police had no tangible evidence against the suspect; it was only a suspicion.
therapeutic
If something is therapeutic, it helps to cure a disease or makes you healthier.
After a stressful day of working, Phoebe would take a therapeutic bath.
trauma
emotionally or physically painful experience
The event is relieved with all accompanying trauma.
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