| Word | neurasthenia |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. A weakness of the nerves, involving symptoms of fatigue, anxiety, palpitations, and depression. |
| Sentence | But chastity means passion, chastity means neurasthenia. And passion and neurasthenia mean instability. |
| Source | Brave New World, Aldous Huxley, p. 237 |
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