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PSYCHOSIS

a serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions

The meaning of the word psychosis is a serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions.

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WordMeaning
evinceto constitute outward evidence of
smarthaving or showing a high degree of mental ability : intelligent
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
recessthe action of receding : recession
disinclinationa preference for avoiding something : slight aversion
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
pachydermany of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin