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self-help
adjectivenounHigh
/ˌself ˈhelp/The use of one's own efforts and resources to improve one's situation, solve problems, or achieve personal growth, without relying on external professional assistance.
self-hypnosis
nounC1
/ˌself hɪpˈnəʊsɪs/The act or process of putting oneself into a hypnotic state without the assistance of another person.
self-identification
nounC1
/ˌself aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃn/The act of categorizing or labelling oneself as belonging to a particular group, having a particular characteristic, or identifying with a particular concept.
self-identify
verb-intransitiveverb-transitivemedium
/ˌself.aɪˈden.tɪ.faɪ/To declare or recognize one's own identity, especially in terms of social, cultural, or personal categories.
self-identity
nounC1
/ˌself aɪˈden.tə.ti/The recognition and understanding of one's own individual characteristics, qualities, beliefs, and personality; the conception one has of oneself.
self-ignite
verb-intransitiveC1/C2 (specialized; low frequency in general use)
/ˌself.ɪɡˈnaɪt/To catch fire or ignite spontaneously without external ignition source, typically due to internal chemical or physical processes.
self-image
nounB2
/ˌself ˈɪm.ɪdʒ/The mental picture or conception one has of oneself, including one's abilities, appearance, and personality.
self-immolation
nounC2
/ˌself ɪməˈleɪʃn/The act of setting oneself on fire, typically as a form of protest or sacrifice.
self-improvement
nounmedium
/ˌself ɪmˈpruːv.mənt/The process of making oneself better in skills, knowledge, character, or life conditions through one's own efforts.
self-incrimination
nounLow (specialized)
/ˌself ɪnˌkrɪm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/The act of accusing oneself or providing evidence that can lead to one's own criminal conviction.
self-inductance
nounLow
/ˌself ɪnˈdʌk.təns/The property of an electrical circuit where a change in current induces a voltage in the same circuit.
self-induction
nounC1
/ˌself.ɪnˈdʌk.ʃən/The induction of an electromotive force (voltage) in a circuit due to a change in the circuit's own electric current.
self-insurance
nounC1
/ˌself ɪnˈʃʊərəns/A risk management strategy where an individual or organization sets aside funds to cover potential future losses, rather than purchasing a traditional insurance policy from an external company.
self-insure
verb-intransitiveverb-transitiveC2
/ˌself ɪnˈʃɔː/To assume financial risk for potential losses yourself, instead of purchasing insurance from a third-party company.
self-insurer
nounC1
/ˌself ɪnˈʃʊərə(r)/An individual or organization that retains the financial risk for potential losses themselves rather than transferring it to an insurance company.
self-interest
nounC1
/ˌself ˈɪn.tres.t/The pursuit of one's own personal advantage or benefit, especially when it conflicts with the interests of others.
self-involvement
nounLow
/ˌsɛlf ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/Excessive preoccupation with one's own interests, feelings, or affairs.
self-judgment
nounC1
/ˌself ˈdʒʌdʒ.mənt/The act or process of judging or evaluating oneself, often critically.
self-justification
nounC1
/ˌself ˌdʒʌstɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/The act or process of making excuses for one's own actions or beliefs, especially when they are questionable or wrong.
self-knowledge
nounC1
/ˌself ˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/Knowledge and understanding of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

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