Emotions & Feelings
Naming the full range of how people feel, from joy to envy.
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like
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/laɪ̯k/
To enjoy something or find it pleasant.
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love
A1
/lʌv/
To care very deeply about someone.
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sorry
A1
/ˈsɑɹ.i/
Said to apologize or to politely get someone's attention.
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thank
A1
/ˈfæ̞ŋk/
To tell someone you are grateful for something they have done.
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sure
A1
/ʃɔː(ɹ)/
Feeling certain about something; having no doubt.
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thanks
A1
/ˈθeɪ̯ŋks/
Used to tell someone you are grateful.
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happy
A1
/ˈhæpi/
Feeling or showing pleasure and joy.
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hope
A1
/hoʊp/
To want something to happen and believe it might.
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afraid
A1
/əˈfɹeɪd/
Feeling fear; frightened of someone or something.
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funny
A1
/ˈfʊn.ɪ/
Making you laugh; amusing.
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black
A1
/blæk/
Of the darkest colour, like the night sky with no light.
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feeling
A1
/ˈfi.lɪŋ/
An emotion such as happiness, sadness, or fear.
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red
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/ɹɛd/
Having the colour of blood, strawberries, or a setting sun.
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wonderful
A1
/ˈwʌn.dɚ.fl̩/
Extremely good; making you feel very happy or pleased.
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tired
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/ˈtaɪɚd/
Feeling that you need rest or sleep.
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blue
A1
/blu/
Having the colour of a clear sky or the sea.
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angry
A1
/ˈæŋ.ɡɹi/
Feeling or showing strong displeasure or annoyance.
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sad
A1
/ˈsæd/
Feeling unhappy, especially because something bad has happened.
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excited
A1
/ɪkˈsaɪtɪd/
Feeling very happy and eager about something that is going to happen.
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merry
A1
/ˈmɛ.ɹi/
Happy and full of cheerful energy.
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butterfly
A1
/ˈbʌ.tə(ɹ).flaɪ/
A flying insect with large, often brightly coloured wings.
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yeah
A2
/jɛ(ə)/
An informal way of saying yes.
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worry
A2
/ˈwɝ.i/
To feel anxious or uneasy about something that might happen.
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wish
A2
/wɪʃ/
To want something to be true, especially something unlikely.
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hate
A2
/heʔ/
To dislike someone or something very strongly.
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scared
A2
/skɛ(ə)ɹd/
Feeling fear; frightened.
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mad
A2
/ˈmæd/
Angry or annoyed.
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worried
A2
/ˈwʌɹ.id/
Feeling unhappy and afraid because you keep thinking about a problem or something bad that might happen.
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fear
A2
/ˈfɛː/
A strong, unpleasant feeling caused by danger or the thought of something bad.
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surprise
A2
/sɚˈpɹaɪ̯z/
The feeling caused when something unexpected happens.
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scene
A2
/siːn/
The place where something, especially an event or accident, happens.
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cry
A2
/kɹaɪ/
To shed tears because you feel sad, hurt, or upset.
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nervous
A2
/ˈnɝːvəs/
Worried or slightly frightened about something.
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empty
A2
/ˈɪm(p).ti/
Containing nothing or no one
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wild
A2
/waɪld/
Living or growing in nature, not kept or raised by people.
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asleep
A2
/əˈsliːp/
Sleeping.
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comfortable
A2
/ˈkʌmf.tə.bl̩/
Making you feel physically relaxed and at ease.
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joy
A2
/d͡ʒɔɪ/
A feeling of great happiness.
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happiness
A2
/ˈhæpinɪs/
The feeling of being happy; joy.
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alarm
A2
/əˈlɑɹm/
A device that makes a loud sound to warn of danger.
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regret
A2
/ɹɪˈɡɹɛt/
To feel sorry about something you did or did not do.
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mood
A2
/muːd/
The way you feel at a particular time.
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pleased
A2
/pliːzd/
Happy and satisfied about something.
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celebrate
A2
/ˈsɛl.ə.bɹeɪt/
To do something enjoyable to mark a special or happy event.
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pity
A2
/ˈpɪt.i/
A sad and unfortunate thing; something to be regretted.
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kiss
B1
/kɪs/
To touch someone with your lips to show love, affection, or greeting.
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forgive
B1
/fɚˈɡɪv/
To stop being angry at someone for something they did wrong.
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proud
B1
/ˈpɹæʊ̯d/
Feeling happy and satisfied about something you or someone close to you has done.
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pleasure
B1
/ˈplɛʒɚ/
A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction.
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kick
B1
/kɪk/
To hit something with your foot.
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shame
B1
/ʃeɪm/
A painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment about something you have done.
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horrible
B1
/ˈhɔɹ.ɪ.bəl/
Very unpleasant or bad.
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ugh
B1
/ʌɡ/
used to express disgust, aversion, horror, or strong annoyance
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jealous
B1
/ˈd͡ʒɛ.ləs/
Unhappy because you want something that someone else has.
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lonely
B1
/ˈloʊnli/
Unhappy because you are alone or have no friends near you.
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burning
B1
/ˈbɝnɪŋ/
On fire.
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scare
B1
/skɛɚ/
To make someone feel frightened.
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ashamed
B1
/əˈʃeɪmd/
Feeling embarrassed or guilty about something you have done.
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scary
B1
/ˈskɛə.ɹi/
Causing fear or worry; frightening.
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courage
B1
/ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/
The ability to face danger, pain, or fear without giving up.
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disgusting
B1
/dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/
Extremely unpleasant and making you feel sick.
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desire
B1
/dɪˈzaɪɹ/
A strong feeling of wanting something.
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desperate
B1
/ˈdɛs.p(ə.)ɹət/
Needing or wanting something so much that you will do anything to get it.
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dramatic
B1
/dɹəˈmætɪk/
Sudden, large, and very noticeable.
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anger
B1
/ˈæ̝ŋɡɚ/
A strong feeling you have when something has hurt, annoyed, or treated you unfairly.
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passion
B1
/ˈpæʃən/
A very strong feeling, such as love, excitement, or anger.
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confidence
B1
/ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/
The feeling that you can do things well and succeed.
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hopefully
B1
/ˈhoʊp.fə.li/
Used to say that you hope something will happen.
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miserable
B1
/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/
Very unhappy or uncomfortable.
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damn
B2
/ˈdæm/
Used to express anger, surprise, or annoyance (informal).
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lord
B2
/lɔɹd/
A man of high rank in the nobility, or his title.
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bloody
B2
/ˈblʌ.diː/
Covered in or marked by blood.
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ow
B2
/ˈaʊ/
A cry expressing sudden physical pain.
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shooting
B2
/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
An event in which someone is hit or killed with a gun.
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willing
B2
/ˈwɪlɪŋ/
Ready and happy to do something; not refusing.
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suffering
B2
/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/
A state of pain, distress, or great unhappiness.
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convinced
B2
/kənˈvɪnst/
Feeling completely sure that something is true.
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torture
B2
/ˈtoɹt͡ʃɚ/
The act of causing someone severe pain, often to punish them or force a confession.
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ease
B2
/iz/
The state of being able to do something without difficulty.
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conscience
B2
/ˈkɑn.ʃəns/
The part of your mind that tells you whether what you are doing is right or wrong.
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lousy
B2
/ˈlaʊ.zi/
Very bad; of poor quality.
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worrying
B2
/ˈwʌɹ.i.ɪŋ/
Causing you to feel anxious or concerned.
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relief
B2
/ɹɪˈliːf/
The good feeling you get when worry, pain, or trouble ends or eases.
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gambling
B2
/ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/
The activity of risking money on a game or event in the hope of winning more.
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creepy
B2
/ˈkɹipi/
Causing an uneasy, frightened feeling, as if something were crawling over your skin.
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grief
B2
/ɡɹiːf/
Deep sadness, especially after someone you love dies.
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prick
B2
/pɹɪk/
To make a small hole in something with a sharp point.
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nerves
B2
/nɝvz/
Feelings of worry or fear, especially before an important event.
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buzz
B2
/bʌz/
To make a low, continuous humming sound, like a bee.
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madness
B2
/ˈmæd.nəs/
The state of being mentally ill; insanity.
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flip
B2
/flɪp/
To turn something over quickly so the other side shows.
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betray
B2
/bɪˈtɹeɪ/
To harm someone who trusts you by being disloyal or untrue to them.
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stab
B2
/stæb/
To push a knife or other sharp object into someone or something.
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chill
C1
/tʃəl/
An unpleasant feeling of cold.
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woo
C1
/wuː/
To try to win someone's love or romantic interest.
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disturbing
C1
/dɪsˈtɝ.bɪŋ/
Causing worry, distress, or a feeling of unease.
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troubled
C1
/ˈtɹʌbl̩d/
Worried, anxious, or upset.
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lust
C1
/ˈlɜst/
A strong feeling of sexual desire.
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distress
C1
/dɪˈstɹɛs/
A feeling of great emotional pain, worry, or suffering.
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sentimental
C1
/ˌsɛntiˈmɛntl̩/
Based on or showing tender emotions rather than reason.
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numb
C1
/nʌm/
Unable to feel anything in part of the body.
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resent
C1
/ɹiˈzɛnt/
to feel angry or bitter about something you think is unfair
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remorse
C1
/ɹɪˈmɔɹs/
A deep feeling of guilt and regret for something wrong you have done.
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provoke
C1
/pɹəˈvoʊk/
To deliberately make someone angry or annoyed.
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adrenaline
C1
/əˈdɹɛnəlɪn/
A hormone released by the body in moments of stress, fear, or excitement that speeds up the heart and prepares you to act.
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wrench
C1
/ˈɹɪ̟nt͡ʃ/
To pull or twist something suddenly and violently.
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infamous
C1
/ˈɪnfəməs/
Well known for being bad or evil.
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well-being
C1
/wɛlˈbiː.ɪŋ/
The state of being healthy, happy, and comfortable.
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somber
C1
/ˈsɑmbɚ/
Serious, sad, or gloomy in mood
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provocative
C1
/pɹəˈvɑ.kə.tɪv/
Deliberately causing a strong reaction, such as anger, argument, or interest.
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gloat
C1
/ɡloʊt/
usually disapproving: to feel or show excessive satisfaction about one's success or another person's misfortune
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detest
C1
/dɪˈtɛst/
To dislike someone or something very strongly; to hate.
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claustrophobic
C1
/ˌklɔstrəˈfoʊbɪk/
Feeling very uncomfortable or panicked in small, enclosed spaces.
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scorn
C1
/skɔɹn/
To feel or show that you think someone or something is worthless and deserves no respect.
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glum
C1
/ɡlʌm/
Sad, gloomy, and low in spirits.
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instinctively
C1
/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/
Automatically and without thinking, from a natural feeling.
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exhilarating
C1
/ɪgˈzɪlɝˌeɪtɪŋ/
Making you feel very happy, excited, and full of energy.
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hysterical
C2
/hɪˈstɛɹɪkəl/
Showing wild, uncontrollable emotion, such as panic, fear, or excitement.
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erotic
C2
/ɪˈrɑtɪk/
relating to sexual desire, love, or sexual excitement
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disgust
C2
/dɪsˈɡʊst/
a strong feeling of dislike or revulsion
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pep
C2
/pɛp/
lively energy, enthusiasm, and high spirits
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whoop
C2
/wuːp/
shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm
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melancholy
C2
/ˈmɛl.ənˌkɑ.li/
A deep, thoughtful sadness.
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heinous
C2
/ˈheɪnəs/
Totally reprehensible.
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hysteria
C2
/hɪˈstɛɹiə/
Wild, uncontrollable emotion, especially fear or panic, that spreads through a group of people.
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quail
C2
/kweɪl/
small gallinaceous game birds
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sulk
C2
/sʌlk/
a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
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rapture
C2
/ˈɹæpt͡ʃɚ/
A feeling of great joy, delight, or excitement.
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disgruntled
C2
/dɪsˈɡɹʌnt(ə)ld/
In a dissatisfied, frustrated, or upset mood; in a bad temper or ill humour.
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platonic
C2
/pləˈtɒnɪk/
free from physical desire
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lament
C2
/ləˈmɛnt/
To express great sadness or regret about something.
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wallow
C2
/ˈwɑːloʊ/
To let yourself enjoy or sink into a feeling, often a sad or self-pitying one.
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exalted
C2
/ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
Held in very high regard; of high rank or status.
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euphoria
C2
/juˈfo.ɹi.ə/
A feeling of intense happiness and excitement.
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flinch
C2
/flɪnt͡ʃ/
to draw back, as with fear or pain
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grievance
C2
/ˈɡɹiː.vəns/
A complaint about being treated unfairly, especially one serious enough to act on.
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impatience
C2
/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
annoyance or restlessness caused by delay
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narcissist
C2
/ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/
One who shows extreme love and admiration for themself.
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mope
C2
/moʊp/
to remain dejected, listless, or self-pitying instead of acting
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angst
C2
/ˈæŋ(k)st/
A deep feeling of anxiety, worry, or emotional turmoil.
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swoon
C2
/swuːn/
to lose consciousness briefly, especially because of weakness or intense emotion
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whew
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/hjuː/
used to express relief, exhaustion, or the release of tension
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cerebral
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/səˈɹi.bɹəl/
involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct
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populist
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/ˈpɑ.pjə.lɪst/
A person who advocates populism (a movement against ruling elites who are presumed not to act in the interests of the ordinary citizen).
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spoony
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/ˈspuːni/
dated: foolishly or excessively sentimental in love
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timorous
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/ˈtɪmɝəs/
timid by nature or revealing timidity
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gladsome
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/ˈɡlæd.səm/
full of, expressing, or causing joy; cheerful and joyous
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horror-struck
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/ˈhɔɹ.ɚˌstrʌk/
suddenly overwhelmed or immobilized by horror
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infatuate
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/ɪnˈfætʃuˌeɪt/
to fill someone with an intense but unreasoning and often short-lived attraction or admiration, usually used in the passive
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enamour
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/ɪˈnæmɚ/
to fill someone with love, admiration, or delight, now usually used in the passive as enamoured of or with
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enamor
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/ɪˈnæmɚ/
To cause to be in love.
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fantods
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/ˈfæntɒdz/
informal, usually in the fantods: a state of nervous agitation, uneasiness, irritability, or fidgeting
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cheerless
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/ˈtʃɪɹləs/
gloomy and dreary, lacking joy or comfort
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excite
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/ɪkˈsaɪt/
to arouse strong feeling or activity in someone or something
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condole
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/kənˈdoʊl/
to express sympathy or sorrow for another's grief
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dispassionate
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/dɪsˈpæʃənət/
not influenced by strong emotion; calm and impartial
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fearful
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/ˈfɪɹfəl/
feeling or causing fear; dreadful
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crestfallen
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/ˈkrɛstˌfɔlən/
sad and disappointed after a defeat or letdown
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afflict
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/əˈflɪkt/
to cause persistent pain or suffering to someone
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awaken
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/əˈweɪkən/
to wake from sleep or to rouse a feeling or awareness
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bleak
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/blik/
bare, cold, and cheerless; offering little hope
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dejected
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/dɪˈdʒɛktɪd/
sad and dispirited; low in spirits
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forlornness
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/fɚˈlɔɹnnəs/
the state of being abandoned, lonely, and miserable
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despondency
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/dɪˈspɑndənsi/
a state of deep dejection and loss of hope
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frightful
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/ˈfraɪtfəl/
causing fear or horror; dreadful or extreme
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