Unit 9 - 9C

the act of strongly and persistently expressing or demanding something, often refusing to accept contrary opinions or suggestions

a rule or law that limits what one can do or the thing that can happen

The new policy included a restriction on the amount of vacation time employees could take in a year.

the tendency or capacity to be easily affected or influenced by something

Smokers have a higher susceptibility to lung cancer and other respiratory illnesses.

a social or business relationship

being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

a strong and uncontrollable interest or attachment to something or someone, causing constant thoughts, intense emotions, and repetitive behaviors

His obsession with cleanliness led him to clean his house multiple times a day.

the inability to stop using or doing something, particularly something harmful or unhealthy

Addiction is a complex condition characterized by compulsive drug use or engagement in a behavior despite harmful consequences.

the act of depending on someone or something for support, assistance, or fulfillment of needs

Children often have a strong reliance on their parents for guidance, protection, and provision of basic needs.

a strong feeling of dislike toward someone or something

Despite her aversion to horror movies, her friends convinced her to watch one at the movie night.

something that feels like it could cause harm or trouble, making people worried or uneasy

The dark alleyway had an eerie menace about it, deterring pedestrians from venturing further.

the act of adhering to established norms, protocols, and standardized behaviors within a social system or institution

The company values conformity to its strict dress code.

(histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body

relating to a disease or condition that is commonly found in a specific area or group of people

Malaria is endemic to tropical regions, where the climate provides a suitable environment for the transmission of the disease.

aromatic bulb used as seasoning

the identification of the nature and cause of an illness or other problem

The doctor provided a clear diagnosis after reviewing the test results.

to suffer mental pain or intense worry about a difficult decision or situation

She agonized over whether to accept the job offer or stay in her current position.

(of an illness) difficult to cure and long-lasting

Mary's chronic asthma requires daily medication to control her symptoms.

the gradual process of healing or regaining strength after illness, injury, or exertion

He required several weeks of recovery after the operation.

a prediction about how a situation or process will develop

The weather prognosis indicated heavy rain by evening.

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

She arrived at the bus terminal just in time to catch her ride.