OBSERVATION COMPOUNDED FROM THE OMISSION OF AN "R"
Ergotism |ˈərgəˌtizəm|
Ergotism |ˈərgəˌtizəm|
noun
Poisoning produced by eating food affected by ergot, typically resulting in headache, vomiting, diarrhea, and gangrene of the fingers and toes.
Egotism |ˈēgəˌtizəm|
noun
Poisoning produced by the practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an undue sense of self-importance, typically resulting in paralysis of empathy,
and gangrene of all intimate connections.
THE RIGHT WORD
Egotism- a negative term that combines extreme self-preoccupation with a tendency to show off or attract attention.
Conceit- there is nothing neutral about this term, which carries strong connotations of superiority and a failure to see oneself realistically.
Vanity- on the other hand, is not based so much on feelings of superiority as it is on a love for oneself and a craving for the admiration of others.
Narcissism- means self-love and preoccupation with one's physical or mental attributes.
Solipsism- refers to someone who is completely wrapped up in his or her own concerns.
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Poisoning produced by eating food affected by ergot, typically resulting in headache, vomiting, diarrhea, and gangrene of the fingers and toes.
Egotism |ˈēgəˌtizəm|
noun
Poisoning produced by the practice of talking and thinking about oneself excessively because of an undue sense of self-importance, typically resulting in paralysis of empathy,
and gangrene of all intimate connections.
THE RIGHT WORD
Egotism- a negative term that combines extreme self-preoccupation with a tendency to show off or attract attention.
Conceit- there is nothing neutral about this term, which carries strong connotations of superiority and a failure to see oneself realistically.
Vanity- on the other hand, is not based so much on feelings of superiority as it is on a love for oneself and a craving for the admiration of others.
Narcissism- means self-love and preoccupation with one's physical or mental attributes.
Solipsism- refers to someone who is completely wrapped up in his or her own concerns.
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