asylum |
a place for the care of those who are not able to care for themselves, such as children without parents, people with mental illness, or the very old. [1/3 definitions] |
cobweb |
(plural) mental confusion. [1/2 definitions] |
commit |
to put under the care or control of a person or institution, such as a prison or mental hospital. [1/3 definitions] |
concentration |
close attention; focused mental energy. [1/2 definitions] |
crazy |
(informal) having a mental illness; insane. [1/4 definitions] |
delusion |
a false belief that continues even when it has been shown to be false. Delusions may be caused by certain mental illnesses. [1/2 definitions] |
disabled |
When a person is disabled, it's difficult or impossible for them to do certain physical things, or they cannot do certain mental tasks easily. Some people are born with a problem that causes them to be disabled. For example, they could be born without an arm. Some people become disabled after an accident or an illness. Some people are disabled for only a short time in their lives, and others may be disabled for a long time or all their lives. |
dismay |
alarm, confusion, or mental distress. [1/4 definitions] |
disorder |
a physical or mental sickness or ailment. [1/3 definitions] |
effort |
the action of physical or mental energy. [1/2 definitions] |
feel |
to experience a sense of one's physical or mental condition. [1/7 definitions] |
fog |
a condition of mental confusion or lack of certainty. [1/4 definitions] |
handicapped |
having a physical or mental condition that makes certain tasks or learning more difficult to achieve. |
healthy |
showing good mental or physical condition. [1/3 definitions] |
heroic |
A heroic person does great things that require a lot of courage, effort, and mental strength. If an action is heroic, it take great effort, and it is courageous and noble. [1/2 definitions] |
image |
a mental picture. [1/4 definitions] |
injury |
damage or wrong that causes physical or mental pain or hardship. [1/2 definitions] |
insane |
"Insane" is a word people sometimes use to describe someone whose mind has serious problems. "Insane" is a very strong word. A person who is called "insane" usually requires special care and treatment. Nowadays, it is more common to say that a person has a serious mental illness instead of saying they are "insane." [1/3 definitions] |
kung fu |
When people talk about "kung fu," they are talking about the martial arts of China that are used for self defense. There are many types of kung fu, but kung fu typically involves circular types of movements with the arms and legs. A martial art is a particular means of fighting that requires developing certain physical skills through hard practice and through developing a certain mental attitude. |
mature |
fully developed in mental, emotional, or physical qualities. [1/4 definitions] |
mental |
When something is mental, it has to do with your mind and thinking. [3 definitions] |