Emotions & Feelings

damn B2

/ˈdæm/ Used to express anger, surprise, or annoyance (informal). M S

lord B2

/lɔɹd/ A man of high rank in the nobility, or his title. M S

bloody B2

/ˈblʌ.diː/ Covered in or marked by blood. M S

ow B2

/ˈaʊ/ A cry expressing sudden physical pain. M S

shooting B2

/ˈʃuːtɪŋ/ An event in which someone is hit or killed with a gun. M S

willing B2

/ˈwɪlɪŋ/ Ready and happy to do something; not refusing. M S

suffering B2

/ˈsʌfəɹɪŋ/ A state of pain, distress, or great unhappiness. M S

convinced B2

/kənˈvɪnst/ Feeling completely sure that something is true. M S

torture B2

/ˈtoɹt͡ʃɚ/ The act of causing someone severe pain, often to punish them or force a confession. M S

ease B2

/iz/ The state of being able to do something without difficulty. M S

conscience B2

/ˈkɑn.ʃəns/ The part of your mind that tells you whether what you are doing is right or wrong. M S

lousy B2

/ˈlaʊ.zi/ Very bad; of poor quality. M S

worrying B2

/ˈwʌɹ.i.ɪŋ/ Causing you to feel anxious or concerned. M S

relief B2

/ɹɪˈliːf/ The good feeling you get when worry, pain, or trouble ends or eases. M S

gambling B2

/ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/ The activity of risking money on a game or event in the hope of winning more. M S

creepy B2

/ˈkɹipi/ Causing an uneasy, frightened feeling, as if something were crawling over your skin. M S

grief B2

/ɡɹiːf/ Deep sadness, especially after someone you love dies. M S

prick B2

/pɹɪk/ To make a small hole in something with a sharp point. M S

nerves B2

/nɝvz/ Feelings of worry or fear, especially before an important event. M S

buzz B2

/bʌz/ To make a low, continuous humming sound, like a bee. M S

madness B2

/ˈmæd.nəs/ The state of being mentally ill; insanity. M S

flip B2

/flɪp/ To turn something over quickly so the other side shows. M S

betray B2

/bɪˈtɹeɪ/ To harm someone who trusts you by being disloyal or untrue to them. M S

stab B2

/stæb/ To push a knife or other sharp object into someone or something. M S

scandal B2

/ˈskændəl/ An event that shocks people and damages the reputation of those involved. M S

relieved B2

/ɹɪˈliːvd/ Feeling happy and free from worry because a problem or fear has gone. M S

flame B2

/fleɪm/ The bright burning gas you see in a fire. M S

grip B2

/ɡɹɪp/ To hold something tightly with your hand. M S

instinct B2

/ˈɪn.stɪŋkt/ A natural way of behaving or feeling that you are born with, not learned. M S

furious B2

/ˈfjʊɹ.i.əs/ Extremely angry. M S

dreadful B2

/ˈdɹɛd.fl̩/ Extremely bad or unpleasant. M S

passionate B2

/ˈpæʃənɪt/ Showing or feeling very strong emotions or enthusiasm. M S

possessed B2

/pəˈzɛst/ Controlled by an evil spirit. M S

explosive B2

/ɛkˈsploʊsɪv/ Able to explode or likely to explode. M S

stew B2

/stʃʉː/ A dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid. M S

compassion B2

/kəmˈpæʃən/ A strong feeling of sympathy for people who are suffering, together with a wish to help them. M S

pine B2

/ˈpaɪn/ A tall evergreen tree with long thin needles instead of leaves. M S

thrill B2

/θɹɪl/ A sudden strong feeling of excitement and pleasure. M S

identification B2

/aɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃn̩/ An official document that proves who you are. M S

loneliness B2

/ˈloʊnlinəs/ The sad feeling of being alone and without company. M S

yacht B2

/jɑːt/ A light, fast boat used for pleasure trips or racing. M S

confront B2

/kənˈfɹʌnt/ To deal with a difficult situation or problem directly. M S

glow B2

/ɡloʊ/ To give off a soft, steady light without flames. M S

quarrel B2

/ˈkwɔɹəl/ An angry argument or disagreement. M S

agony B2

/ˈæɡ.ə.ni/ Very severe pain. M S

despise B2

/dɪˈspaɪz/ To hate someone or something and feel that they deserve no respect. M S

dearly B2

/ˈdɪɹli/ In a way that shows deep love or affection. M S

exquisite B2

/ˈɛkskwəzət/ Extremely beautiful and delicate. M S

tickle B2

/ˈtɪkl̩/ To touch someone lightly in a way that makes them laugh or twitch. M S

consolation B2

/ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/ Comfort you feel after a disappointment or loss. M S

calmly B2

/ˈkɑːmli/ In a relaxed way, without showing worry, anger, or fear. M S

bravery B2

/ˈbɹeɪ.və.ɹi/ Courage; the quality of facing danger or pain without showing fear. M S

nervously B2

/ˈnɝːvəsli/ In a worried or frightened way. M S

cruelty B2

/ˈkɹuː(ə)lti/ Behaviour that causes pain or suffering to others, without any sympathy. M S

morale B2

/məˈɹæl/ the degree of confidence, enthusiasm, discipline, and willingness to continue felt by a person or group, especially during difficulty or danger M S

cowardly B2

/ˈkaʊɝdli/ Lacking courage; afraid to face danger or difficulty. M S

moody B2

/ˈmuːdi/ Often changing mood and becoming unhappy or annoyed without warning. M S

glee B2

/ɡliː/ Great joy or delight, often at one's own luck or another's misfortune. M S

scarlet B2

/ˈskɑɹlɪt/ Of a bright, vivid red colour. M S

gloomy B2

/ˈɡlumi/ Dark in a way that feels depressing or unwelcoming. M S

outrage B2

/ˈaʊt.ɹeɪd͡ʒ/ A strong feeling of shock and anger. M S

outbreak B2

/ˈaʊtbɹeɪk/ The sudden start of something unpleasant, especially a disease. M S

desperation B2

/ˌdɛspəˈɹeɪʃən/ A feeling of having no hope that makes you ready to do anything. M S

hesitation B2

/ˌhɛzəˈteɪʃən/ A pause before doing something, usually because you are nervous or unsure. M S

grieve B2

/ˈgriːv/ To feel deep sadness, especially because someone has died. M S

awe B2

/ɔ/ A feeling of great respect mixed with wonder or slight fear. M S

dread B2

/dɹɛd/ To feel very afraid or anxious about something that is going to happen. M S

symbolic B2

/sɪmˈbɑːlɪk/ Standing for or representing something else, often an idea or feeling. M S

shaky B2

/ˈʃeɪki/ Shaking or trembling, often from weakness, fear, or illness. M S

tenderness B2

/ˈtɛn.dɚ.nɪs/ A gentle, warm, and loving feeling toward someone. M S

patriotic B2

/peɪ.tɹiˈɑ.tɪk/ Feeling or showing great love and support for your country. M S

sincerity B2

/sɪnˈsɛɹəti/ The quality of being honest and truly meaning what you say. M S

anguish B2

/ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ Severe pain or suffering of the mind or body. M S

picky B2

/ˈpɪki/ Very fussy; only happy when things are exactly the way you want them. M S

heartbroken B2

/ˈhɑːrtˌbroʊkən/ overwhelmed by grief, disappointment, or emotional loss M S

incense B2

/ˈɪnsɛns/ A substance that gives off a sweet smell when it is burned. M S

compassionate B2

/kəmˈpæʃənət/ Feeling or showing sympathy and concern for people who are suffering. M S

affectionate B2

/əˈfɛkʃənət/ Showing fondness or love towards others. M S

carefree B2

/ˈkɛɚfɹi/ Happy and relaxed because you have no worries or problems. M S

irritated B2

/ˈɪɹ.ɪˌteɪ.tɪd/ Feeling slightly angry or annoyed M S

humane B2

/hjuˈmeɪn/ Showing kindness and care, and trying to avoid causing pain or suffering. M S

eruption B2

/ɪˈɹʌpʃən/ The sudden throwing out of lava, ash, and gas from a volcano. M S

indebted B2

/ɪnˈdɛtɪd/ Feeling grateful to someone for their help or a favour. M S

assurance B2

/əˈʃɔːɹəns/ A promise or statement meant to make someone feel confident. M S

ecstatic B2

/ɛkˈstætɪk/ Extremely happy and excited. M S

ballad B2

/ˈbæləd/ A slow, romantic song. M S

astonished B2

Feeling or showing very great surprise. M S

inspirational B2

/ˌɪnspəˈɹeɪʃənəl/ Making you feel excited, hopeful, or eager to do something good. M S

patriotism B2

/ˈpeɪtɹi.əˌtɪzəm/ Love of your country and a willingness to support and defend it. M S

passionately B2

/ˈpæʃənətli/ In a way that shows very strong emotion or enthusiasm. M S

unrest B2

/ʌnˈɹɛst/ A state of trouble and anger among people, often shown through protests or riots M S

vibration B2

/vaɪˈbɹeɪʃən/ A continuous shaking movement, or the act of shaking quickly back and forth. M S

detachment B2

/dɪˈtæt͡ʃmənt/ A feeling of not being emotionally involved with someone or something. M S

gulp B2

/ɡʌlp/ To swallow food or drink quickly in large amounts. M S

yearn B2

/jɝn/ To want something very much, especially something you do not have. M S

glare B2

/ɡlɛɚ/ To stare at someone in an angry way. M S