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Individuals suffering from chronic fatigue tend to be more , distressed and are also more likely to suppress these emotions than people who do not have this , says a study. In addition, when under stress, chronic fatigue patients show greater activation of the biological “fight or flight” mechanism, which may add to their fatigue, the study said. “Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome often tell us that worsens their symptoms."

stress energy syndrome condition laughter anxious deficit

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Correct answer: anxious
Explanation: The word 'anxious' is an adjective that describes a state of worry or unease, which fits grammatically and contextually in the sentence as it describes how individuals suffering from chronic fatigue feel. The structure of the sentence requires an adjective to modify 'individuals,' making 'anxious' the correct choice.
Meaning: 'Anxious' means feeling worried or uneasy about something.
Wrong options:
deficit: 'Deficit' is a noun that refers to a lack or shortage, which does not fit as it does not describe a state of feeling.
energy: 'Energy' is a noun that refers to the capacity to do work or act, which does not describe an emotional state.
laughter: 'Laughter' is a noun that refers to the sound of laughing, which is unrelated to the emotional state of individuals suffering from chronic fatigue.
stress: 'Stress' is a noun that refers to mental or emotional strain, but it does not describe the individuals themselves and is not an appropriate adjective here.
Correct answer: condition
Explanation: The term 'condition' is a noun that refers to a state of health or a medical issue, which fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the chronic fatigue that individuals are experiencing. It aligns with the preceding context about health issues.
Meaning: 'Condition' refers to a particular state of health or a medical problem.
Wrong options:
syndrome: 'Syndrome' is a noun that refers to a group of symptoms that consistently occur together, but it is not the best fit here as it does not describe the general state of health as 'condition' does.
deficit: 'Deficit' refers to a lack or shortage, which does not accurately describe the state of chronic fatigue.
energy: 'Energy' is a noun that refers to the capacity for physical or mental activity, which does not describe a health state.
laughter: 'Laughter' is a noun that refers to the act of laughing, which is unrelated to the context of health conditions.
stress: 'Stress' is a noun that refers to mental or emotional strain, which does not describe the overall health state.
Correct answer: syndrome
Explanation: The word 'syndrome' is a noun that refers to a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular condition. It fits grammatically and contextually as it describes the specific medical condition of chronic fatigue, which is being discussed in the study.
Meaning: 'Syndrome' refers to a collection of signs and symptoms that occur together and indicate a particular medical condition.
Wrong options:
condition: 'Condition' is a noun that refers to a state of health, but it does not specifically denote the collection of symptoms that characterize chronic fatigue as 'syndrome' does.
deficit: 'Deficit' refers to a lack or shortage, which does not relate to the medical context of chronic fatigue.
energy: 'Energy' is a noun that refers to the capacity to do work or act, which does not fit the context of describing a medical condition.
laughter: 'Laughter' is a noun that refers to the sound of laughing, which is unrelated to the medical context.
stress: 'Stress' is a noun that refers to mental or emotional strain, which does not describe the collection of symptoms.
Correct answer: stress
Explanation: The word 'stress' is a noun that refers to mental or emotional strain, which fits grammatically and contextually as it describes a factor that worsens the symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome. It aligns with the context of discussing how external factors affect patients' conditions.
Meaning: 'Stress' refers to mental or emotional pressure or tension.
Wrong options:
anxious: 'Anxious' is an adjective that describes a state of worry, but it does not fit as a noun in this context.
deficit: 'Deficit' refers to a lack or shortage, which does not relate to the context of worsening symptoms.
energy: 'Energy' is a noun that refers to the capacity for physical or mental activity, which does not fit the context of worsening symptoms.
laughter: 'Laughter' is a noun that refers to the act of laughing, which is unrelated to the context of chronic fatigue syndrome.
condition: 'Condition' refers to a state of health, but it does not specifically denote the factor that worsens symptoms.

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