Psychological Concepts Vocabulary

noun a person who abstains from marriage and sexual relations

adjective refraining from marriage and sexual relations

• The monk took a vow of celibacy and remained celibate for his entire life.
• My friend has been celibate for a year now, focusing on personal growth.
• I heard he's on a celibate streak, trying to clear his mind.
• The artist remained celibate from mainstream trends, creating her own unique style.

adjective not in harmony or agreement; discordant

• The disconsonant notes in the music piece created a jarring effect.
• The disconsonant mix of colors in her outfit clashed horribly.
• That song is so disconsonant, it hurts my ears.
• Their disconsonant opinions on the matter led to a heated argument.

verb to talk about (something) with another person or group in order to exchange ideas or reach a decision

• During the meeting, we will discuss the budget allocation for the upcoming project.
• Let's discuss what movie to watch this weekend.
• I need to discuss my crush with you, can we talk?
• The author's use of symbolism in the novel is something we can discuss further in class.

noun A proper noun referring to the main character in the novel 'Don Quixote' by Miguel de Cervantes.

• Don Quixote is a novel written by Miguel de Cervantes.
• Have you read Don Quixote yet? It's a classic!
• Don Quixote is like the OG knight-errant, man.
• Sometimes I feel like Don Quixote, tilting at windmills in my own life.

adjective describing something that is not expressed verbally

adverb modifying a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate time, manner, place, or degree

• The unspoken agreement between the two parties was clear from the beginning.
• There was an unspoken understanding that they would always have each other's backs.
• We had this unspoken vibe that we were all on the same page.
• The tension in the room was palpable, like an unspoken truth hanging in the air.