Unit 9: Vocabulary

Please study the 20 vocabulary terms below. Then press the Mark Complete button to continue.
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anorexia
an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a normal minimal body weight, fear of gaining weight
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Many people worry that the pressure on teenage girls to look like models causes anorexia.
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anxiety
a state of apprehension, uncertainty, and fear resulting from the anticipation of a realistic or fantasized threatening event or situation
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John had suffered from anxiety for several years before he sought treatment.
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asylum
an institution for the care of people, especially those with physical or mental impairments, who require organized supervision or assistance
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Nowadays, people usually say 'psychiatric hospital' instead of 'asylum' as it sounds better.

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