Ask AI: definition of depression, muskrat, gurgling, wrung, externalize

Sure, I can help with that! Here are the definitions for each of those terms: 1. **Depression**: - **Definition**: A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest or pleasure in activities. It can also be accompanied by physical symptoms such as changes in sleep, appetite, and energy levels. 2. **Muskrat**: - **Definition**: A large, aquatic rodent (Ondatra zibethicus) native to North America. Muskrats are known for their burrowing habits and live in wetlands, where they build lodges out of vegetation and mud. 3. **Gurgling**: - **Definition**: The sound made by liquid as it moves in an irregular, bubbling flow, often heard from water moving through a narrow space or from the stomach and intestines when gas moves through. 4. **Wrung**: - **Definition**: The past tense of "wring," which means to twist or squeeze something forcefully, typically to remove liquid. It can also metaphorically mean to extract something (like a promise or information) through pressure or effort. 5. **Externalize**: - **Definition**: To express or project feelings, thoughts, or behaviors outwardly rather than keeping them internalized. This can involve attributing one's internal states to external sources or situations, or expressing those states in visible actions or words. Let me know if you need further information or clarification on any of these definitions!