Emotions & Feelings
Naming the full range of how people feel, from joy to envy.
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reverence
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/ˈɹɛv.ə.ɹəns/
A feeling of deep respect or admiration for someone or something.
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unhappiness
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/ənˈhæpiːnɪs/
The feeling of being sad or not satisfied.
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madden
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/ˈmædən/
to make someone extremely angry, annoyed, or frustrated
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eagerly
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/ˈiɡɚli/
In a keen and excited way; with great interest.
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reinforce
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/ˌɹi.ɪnˈfɔɹs/
To make something stronger, especially by adding extra support.
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aggressively
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/əˈgrɛsɪvli/
In an angry, forceful, or threatening way.
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dreadfully
B2
/ˈdɹɛd.fʊl.i/
very badly or unpleasantly
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dissatisfied
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/dɪsˈsætɪsˌfaɪd/
Not happy or content with something.
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eloquent
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/ˈɛləkwənt/
Able to express ideas clearly and in a powerful, persuasive way.
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bitterly
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/ˈbɪtəɹli/
In a way that shows anger, hurt, or resentment.
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pessimistic
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/ˌpɛ.səˈmɪs.tɪk/
Expecting that bad things will happen; having little hope.
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erupt
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/ɪˈɹʌpt/
When a volcano erupts, it suddenly throws out lava, ash, and gas.
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cruelly
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/ˈkɹuːəli/
In a way that causes pain or suffering on purpose; unkindly.
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appreciative
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/əˈpɹi.ʃətɪv/
Showing that you are grateful or thankful.
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tremor
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/ˈtɹɛmɚ/
A slight shaking or quivering movement, often from fear, illness, or weakness.
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exclaim
B2
/ɛkˈskleɪm/
To cry out or say something suddenly because of strong emotion.
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expressive
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/ɪkˈspɹɛsɪv/
Clearly showing thoughts or feelings.
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irritation
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/ˌɪɹ.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
The feeling of being slightly angry or annoyed
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frantically
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/ˈfɹæn.tɪk.li/
In a hurried, anxious, and uncontrolled way.
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nourish
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/ˈnʌɹ.ɪʃ/
To give a person, animal, or plant the food it needs to live and grow.
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gleam
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/ɡlim/
To shine softly, especially from a clean or polished surface.
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amazement
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/əˈmeɪz.mənt/
A feeling of great surprise and wonder.
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cheerfully
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/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəli/
In a happy and willing way.
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innocently
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/ˈɪnəsəntli/
In a naive or harmless way, without meaning any harm.
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aspiration
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/ˌæspəˈɹeɪʃən/
A strong hope or ambition to achieve something.
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displeasure
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/dɪsˈplɛʒɚ/
A feeling of being annoyed or unhappy about something.
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weepy
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/ˈwiːpi/
inclined to cry, or feeling close to tears
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barometer
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/bəˈɹɑ.mə.tɚ/
An instrument that measures air pressure to help predict the weather.
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mournful
B2
/ˈmɔɹnfəl/
Feeling or showing deep sadness or grief.
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inflammatory
B2
/ɪnˈflæməˌtoɹi/
Likely to make people very angry or excited.
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disapproval
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/dɪsəˈpɹuvəl/
The feeling or showing that you think something is bad or wrong.
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neurosis
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/n(j)ʊˈɹoʊ̯.sɪs/
A mental illness, less serious than psychosis, in which a person feels strong anxiety or fear.
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furiously
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/ˈfjʊə̯ɹi.ə̯sli/
In a very angry way.
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repress
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/ɹəˈpɹɛs/
To stop yourself from showing or feeling an emotion or desire.
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instill
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/ˌɪnˈstɪl/
To gradually teach someone an idea, feeling, or habit until it becomes part of them.
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perspiration
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/ˌpɝspəˈɹeɪʃən/
The salty liquid that comes out of your skin when you are hot or nervous; sweat.
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dissatisfaction
B2
/dɪsˌsætɪsˈfækʃən/
A feeling of being unhappy or not content with something.
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astonishment
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/əˈstɑːnɪʃmənt/
A feeling of very great surprise.
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engulf
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/ɪŋˈɡʌlf/
To cover or surround something completely.
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bad-tempered
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Easily annoyed or angered; often in a bad mood.
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heartwarming
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/ˈhɑːrˌtwɔrmɪŋ/
Making you feel happy and full of warm emotion.
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displease
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/dɪsˈpliːz/
to make someone feel annoyed, dissatisfied, or offended; to fail to please
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unconcerned
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/ˌənkənˈsɝːnd/
Not worried or anxious about something.
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disillusion
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/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒən/
To make someone realize that something they believed in is not really true or good.
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unease
B2
/ʌnˈiːz/
A feeling of worry or discomfort that something is wrong.
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jealously
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/ˈdʒɛləsli/
In a way that carefully protects something you value.
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idolize
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/ˈaɪdəlaɪz/
To admire or love someone so much that you can see no fault in them.
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fume
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/ˈfjuːm/
Strong-smelling or dangerous gas, smoke, or vapour.
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lighthearted
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/ˌlaɪtˈhɑrtɪd/
cheerful and carefree, without anxiety or gloom
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bewilderment
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/bɪˈwɪldəɹmənt/
A feeling of complete confusion.
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cheerfulness
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/ˈt͡ʃɪɹfəlnəs/
The quality of being happy and full of good spirits.
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uneasily
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/əˈniːzəli/
In a worried or nervous way.
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exultant
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/ɪɡˈzʌl.tənt/
Feeling and showing great joy and pride, especially after a success.
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unashamedly
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/ˌʌnəˈʃeɪmɪdli/
In a way that shows no shame or embarrassment.
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coziness
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/ˈkoʊziːnəs/
A feeling of warm, comfortable, and pleasant snugness.
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crossly
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In an angry or bad-tempered way.
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admiringly
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/ədˈmaɪɹɪŋli/
In a way that shows respect, approval, or pleasure.
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scowl
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/skaʊl/
an angry or bad-tempered expression, typically involving a frown or grimace
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stomp
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/stɑmp/
to tread heavily or noisily, often to express anger or frustration
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