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hidden memory; the origin of experiences that people believe to be original but which are actually based on memories of events they've forgotten

George Harrison of the Beatles, sometimes blamed for plagiarism, might actually have experienced cryptomnesia.

being too concerned with what others think about your behavior and appearance

Self-conscious people can never make good salespeople.

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.

inner power that leads you to make your own decision without outside influence

Traditionally, those who deny the existence of free will look to fate, supernatural powers, or material causes as the determinants of human behavior.

cause someone to feel interested and excited

The nice smell of the meat on the stove stimulated the man who had not eaten anything for ten hours.

something embarrassing

The gaffe I made at the meeting was incredibly humiliating.

make easier; promote; expedite

She tried really hard to facilitate the painful process.

deserving admiration

The young actress performance was absolutely laudable.

treat someone unjustly because of his or her political choices, sex, race, religion, etc; spot a difference between two things

The general director was accused of discriminating against women. Some animals are very good at discriminating between different smells.

a relationship between two or more things, actions, or factors

The study has shown that there exists a correlation between age and pessimism.

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Meaning of cryptomnesia, self-conscious, egomaniac, free will, stimulate, gaffe, facilitate...