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thinking only of oneself without considering any likely harm to others

She cannot put up with her flat mate, a real egomaniac, who can do anything to get what she wants.

the state of thinking about a person or subject to an extreme degree

My fixation on retirement affected my performance negatively. Her fixation on making more money proved to be the cause of her corruption.

willingness to follow people's orders

Obedience is a must in the army. The commander demanded absolute obedience so that no mistakes are made.

a speech disorder in which the person improperly and automatically repeats the last words he or she has heard.

Sufferers of echolalia may annoy other people, who may think they are being teased, when they see their words are repeated all the time.

make a person or animal behave in a certain way by manipulating the way they think

The terrorists were conditioned to attack without considering the possible outcomes.

a branch of science that deals with disease and causes of death

Samples from suspected cancer patients go to pathology laboratories.

the system in which everything is arranged according to their level of importance or power

In the army following the codes of hierarchy is very important, and those who break the chain are severely punished.

instinctive sex energy

The term ibido is a main component of Freud's human profile.

a strong dislike for something

I have a strong aversion for people who deceive their friends. Her strong aversion for lies made her quit her job, as she had been forced to lie to the customers on a regular basis.

an emotional tie between two people

The strong attachment between the baby and the mother helps the mother overcome the fatigue she has to endure.

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