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Adjustment-
Changes to fit or bring to harmony.
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Analytical-
Characterized by a method of analysis, a statement of point-by-point examination.
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Ardently-
Eagerly, passionately, intensely.
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Compensation-
Anything given as an equivalent or to make amends; pay.
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Denial-
A refusal to believe or accept; disowning.
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Displacement-
The transfer of emotions about one person or situation to another person or situation.
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Intellectualization-
To employ reasoning to avoid confrontations or stressful situations.
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Malinger-
To pretend illness to escape dealing with a situation or obligation.
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Projection-
A defense mechanism of trying to blame another for one’s own inadequacies.
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Rationalization-
To explain on rational grounds, to devise plausible explanations for one’s acts.
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Regression-
A defense mechanism of retreating to the thoughts and actions of an earlier, “safer,” age.
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Repression-
To force painful ideas or impulses into the subconscious.
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Stratagem-
A trick or deception.
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Sublimation-
To express certain impulses, especially sexual, in constructive, socially acceptable forms.
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Suppression-
The shutdown of kidney function; the absence of urine excretion; in psychology, it is the deliberate exclusion of an idea, desire, or feeling from consciousness.
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Unobtrusive-
Not forced upon others; not thrusted forward or pushed out.
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