Wink Chapter 11-15 Vocabulary

What does the word "frenzy" mean?

• A) A narrative song with a recurrent refrain

• B) A state of violent mental agitation

• C) A solemn pledge to do something

• D) Conformity with some aesthetic standard

What is the meaning of "grimaces"?

• A) A defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts

• B) Containing large numbers or amounts of something

• C) Contorts the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state

• D) An abatement in intensity or degree of a disease

What does "solemn" refer to?

• A) Being mad, angry, or furious

• B) Dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

• C) Not clearly understood or expressed

• D) Without any others being included or involved

The term "vow" is best defined as:

• A) A state of violent mental agitation

• B) A defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts

• C) A solemn pledge to do something or to behave in a certain manner

• D) A narrative song with a recurrent refrain

What does "denial" mean in psychiatry?

• A) A narrative song with a recurrent refrain

• B) A solemn pledge to do something or to behave in a certain manner

• C) A defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts

• D) Conformity with some aesthetic standard

What is the meaning of "fuming"?

• A) Containing large numbers or amounts of something

• B) A state of violent mental agitation

• C) Be mad, angry, or furious

• D) A narrative song with a recurrent refrain

What does "awash" imply?

• A) A defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts

• B) Containing large numbers or amounts of someone or something

• C) A narrative song with a recurrent refrain

• D) A solemn pledge to do something or to behave in a certain manner

Define "ballad."

• A) A state of violent mental agitation

• B) A defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts

• C) A narrative song with a recurrent refrain

• D) Containing large numbers or amounts of something

What does "remission" refer to?

• A) A narrative song with a recurrent refrain

• B) An abatement in intensity or degree (as in the manifestations of a disease)

• C) A defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts

• D) A solemn pledge to do something or to behave in a certain manner

What is an "alternative"?

• A) A defense mechanism that denies painful thoughts

• B) A narrative song with a recurrent refrain

• C) One of several things from which only one can be chosen

• D) A state of violent mental agitation