Meaning of sociopath, conflict, retarded, condition, obsession, delirium, random, fetish...

a person presenting socially unacceptable behavior

Andy is a sociopath from whom everybody is trying to keep away due to his extremely rude remarks.

disagreement; difference; fighting

The peasants often came into conflict with the landowners. A possible conflict between the two countries will lead to thousands of casualties. The conflict between the government and the union members is unlikely to be solved soon.

being less capable in mental tasks than other people of the same age

The number of schools for the mentally retarded must be increased as they require special care.

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 disagreeable or irrational thought in a person's mind

That I could die soon is an obsession that I cannot get rid of.

a brain syndrome in which consciousness is affected and the person is disoriented

Delirium causes people to experience illusions and visual hallucinations.

done or chosen without any plan or system

The applicants are going to be called in randomly. Even a random comparison will show that there is a huge difference between the two groups.

a strong, usually sexual interest in something unusual or strange

High heels, bras, and naked feet are common examples of fetishes.

existing or coming from outside

The extrinsic pressures I suffered for a long time made me reconsider my plans for a new business.

creative power

Artists are people with fecundity of the mind.