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.

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acclivityan ascending slope (as of a hill)
pranceto spring from the hind legs or move by so doing
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
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naivetea naive remark or action
pursea small bag for money
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)