When the new patient was settled comfortably on the couch, the physiatrist began his therapy session,
"I’m not aware of your problem," the doctor said. "So perhaps, you should start at the very beginning."
"Of course." replied the patient. "In the beginning, I created the Heavens and the Earth…"
n. (pl. -s) psychol. Part of the mind that acts as a conscience and responds to social rules.
SUPERIOR
—adj. - in a higher position; of higher rank.
- a high-quality (superior leather). B supercilious (had a superior air).
- (often foll. By to) better or greater in some respect.
- written or printed above the line. —n. - person superior to another esp. In rank.
- head of a monastery etc. (mother superior). superiority n. [latin comparative of superus above]
SUPERMAN
n. - colloq. Man of exceptional strength or ability.
- philos. Ideal person not subject to conventional morality etc.
SUPERTAX
n. Additional tax on incomes above a certain level.
SUPPLANT
v. Take the place of, esp. By underhand means. [latin supplanto trip up]
SUPPRESS
v. - put an end to, esp. Forcibly.
- prevent (information, feelings, a reaction, etc.) From being seen, heard, or known.
- a partly or wholly eliminate (electrical interference etc.). B equip (a device) to reduce the interference caused by it. suppressible adj. Suppression n. Suppressor n. [latin: related to *press1]
