GRE Word List

LIBIDO

instinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity

The meaning of the word libido is instinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity.

Random words

WordMeaning
edificebuilding
dispassionatenot influenced by strong feeling
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
outgoinggoing away : departing
presagesomething that foreshadows or portends a future event : omen
sobrietythe quality or state of being sober
monochromatichaving or consisting of one color or hue
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
skirmisha minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements