Psychology and Language Flashcards

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cerebral

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Of or relating to the cerebrum or the brain; characterized by the use of the intellect rather than intuition or instinct.

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conscious

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Aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.

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convolution

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One of the irregular ridges on the surface of the brain; a complication or intricacy of form, design, or structure.

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fugue

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A period during which a person experiences loss of memory, often begins a new life, and, upon recovery, remembers nothing of the amnesic phase; in music, a term for a song with a specific structure.

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hypothesis

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A proposition set forth as an explanation for the occurrence of some specified group of phenomena; a working hypothesis or accepted as highly probable in light of established facts.

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introspective

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Characterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings; thoughtfully reflective.

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invariably

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Always; without exception.

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justify

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To show something (an act, claim, statement, etc.) to be just or right.

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mazel tov

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An expression of congratulations and best wishes, used chiefly by Jews. (The phrase is Hebrew, the Jewish language.)

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mislead

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To lead or guide wrongly; lead astray.