He could be so easily light-hearted. Now his brain worked with a fury only known to visionaries. The psychological ties were now broken, only the biological tied him to his father. He was free.

Question

Use your knowledge of the Greek root -psych- to choose the synonym for the word psychological in the passage.
A. physical
B. mental
C. genetic
D. temporary

Answer 1

The Greek root "-psych-" relates to the mind or mental processes. Therefore, the correct synonym for "psychological" in the passage is:

B. mental