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stubborn
unreasonably obstinate; obstinately unmoving: a stubborn child. -
longing
strong, persistent desire or craving, especially for something unattainable or distant: filled with longing for home. -
tease
to irritate or provoke with persistent petty distractions, trifling raillery, or other annoyance, often in sport. -
acute stress disorder
an anxiety disorder marked by dissociative symptoms and occurring within one month of exposure to a traumatic event, which, if persistent, can become posttraumatic stress disorder. -
agitation
If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice. -
aids-related complex
a condition that may develop into AIDS, characterized by the enlargement of the lymph nodes