English Vocabulary
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121 words
kiss
B1
/kɪs/
To touch someone with your lips to show love, affection, or greeting.
forgive
B1
/fɚˈɡɪv/
To stop being angry at someone for something they did wrong.
proud
B1
/ˈpɹæʊ̯d/
Feeling happy and satisfied about something you or someone close to you has done.
pleasure
B1
/ˈplɛʒɚ/
A feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction.
kick
B1
/kɪk/
To hit something with your foot.
shame
B1
/ʃeɪm/
A painful feeling of guilt or embarrassment about something you have done.
horrible
B1
/ˈhɔɹ.ɪ.bəl/
Very unpleasant or bad.
ugh
B1
/ʌɡ/
used to express disgust, aversion, horror, or strong annoyance
jealous
B1
/ˈd͡ʒɛ.ləs/
Unhappy because you want something that someone else has.
lonely
B1
/ˈloʊnli/
Unhappy because you are alone or have no friends near you.
burning
B1
/ˈbɝnɪŋ/
On fire.
scare
B1
/skɛɚ/
To make someone feel frightened.
ashamed
B1
/əˈʃeɪmd/
Feeling embarrassed or guilty about something you have done.
scary
B1
/ˈskɛə.ɹi/
Causing fear or worry; frightening.
courage
B1
/ˈkʌ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/
The ability to face danger, pain, or fear without giving up.
disgusting
B1
/dɪsˈɡʊstɪŋ/
Extremely unpleasant and making you feel sick.
desire
B1
/dɪˈzaɪɹ/
A strong feeling of wanting something.
desperate
B1
/ˈdɛs.p(ə.)ɹət/
Needing or wanting something so much that you will do anything to get it.
dramatic
B1
/dɹəˈmætɪk/
Sudden, large, and very noticeable.
anger
B1
/ˈæ̝ŋɡɚ/
A strong feeling you have when something has hurt, annoyed, or treated you unfairly.
passion
B1
/ˈpæʃən/
A very strong feeling, such as love, excitement, or anger.
confidence
B1
/ˈkɑn.fɪ.dəns/
The feeling that you can do things well and succeed.
hopefully
B1
/ˈhoʊp.fə.li/
Used to say that you hope something will happen.
miserable
B1
/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹəbəl/
Very unhappy or uncomfortable.
comfort
B1
/ˈkʊm.fət/
A pleasant feeling of being relaxed and free from pain or worry.
guilt
B1
/ˈgɪlt/
The unhappy feeling you have when you know you have done something wrong.
atmosphere
B1
/ˈætməsˌfɪɹ/
The layer of gases that surrounds the Earth or another planet.
yell
B1
/jɛl/
To shout something in a very loud voice.
tragedy
B1
/ˈtɹæd͡ʒɛdi/
A very sad event, especially one involving death or great loss.
bitter
B1
/ˈbɪ.tɚ/
Having a sharp, unpleasant taste that is not sweet.
depressed
B1
/dɪˈprɛst/
Feeling very sad and without hope.
fond
B1
/fɑnd/
Having a liking or affection for someone or something.
affect
B1
/əˈfɛkt/
To have an effect on something or someone; to change or influence it.
humor
B1
/ˈhjuːmɚ/
The quality of being funny or amusing.
delighted
B1
/dɪˈlaɪtəd/
Very pleased and happy.
temper
B1
/ˈtɛmpɚ/
A tendency to become angry quickly.
tragic
B1
/ˈtɹæd͡ʒɪk/
Very sad, especially because it involves death or suffering.
sore
B1
/soɹ/
Painful and sensitive, especially from injury or overuse.
explode
B1
/ɪkˈsploʊd/
To burst suddenly and violently, often with a loud noise.
hunger
B1
/ˈhʌŋɡɚ/
The feeling of needing or wanting to eat.
excitement
B1
/ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
A feeling of being very happy and eager.
adorable
B1
/əˈdoɹ.əˌbəl/
Very attractive and easy to love, especially in a sweet or charming way.
misery
B1
/ˈmɪz(ə)ɹi/
A feeling of deep unhappiness and suffering.
emotion
B1
/ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/
A strong feeling such as love, anger, fear, or joy
content
B1
/kənˈtɛnt/
Happy and satisfied with what you have.
hopeless
B1
/ˈhoʊplɪs/
With no chance of success or improvement.
aggressive
B1
/əˈɡɹɛs.ɪv/
Behaving in an angry, threatening way and ready to attack or argue.
sorrow
B1
/ˈsɑɹoʊ/
A deep feeling of sadness, especially after a loss.
dull
B1
/dʊl/
Boring; not interesting or exciting.
hatred
B1
/hetɹɪd/
A very strong feeling of dislike or hostility.
vain
B1
/ven/
Too proud of your own appearance, abilities, or achievements.
affection
B1
/əˈfɛk.ʃən/
A gentle feeling of fondness, liking, or love for someone.
approval
B1
/əˈpɹuvəl/
Official permission or agreement that something can happen.
disappoint
B1
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt/
To make someone sad or unhappy by not being as good as they hoped or expected.
sympathy
B1
/ˈsɪm.pəθ.i/
A feeling of pity and sorrow for someone who is suffering.
eager
B1
/iɡə/
Very keen and excited to do or have something.
gratitude
B1
/ˈɡɹætɪtjud/
The feeling of being thankful and wanting to show appreciation.
sickness
B1
/ˈsɪknɪs/
The state of being ill, or a particular illness.
stressed
B1
/stɹɛst/
Feeling worried or under mental pressure.
congratulate
B1
/kənˈɡɹæt͡ʃ.ʊˌleɪt/
To tell someone you are pleased about their success or good news.
anxiety
B1
/ˌæŋ(ɡ)ˈzaɪ.ɪ.ti/
A feeling of worry or unease about something that might happen.
despair
B1
/dɪˈspɛɚ/
The feeling of having lost all hope.
sadness
B1
/ˈsædnəs/
The feeling of being unhappy.
sensible
B1
/ˈsɛn.sə.bəl/
Showing good judgement; reasonable and practical.
emotionally
B1
/ɪˈmoʊʃənəli/
In a way that relates to feelings
triumph
B1
/ˈtɹaɪ.əmf/
A great success or victory after effort or difficulty.
thankful
B1
/ˈθæŋkfl̩/
Feeling or showing gratitude; glad about something.
disappointment
B1
/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
The sad feeling you get when something is not as good as you hoped or expected.
delight
B1
/dəˈlaɪt/
A feeling of great pleasure or joy.
warmth
B1
/wɔɹmθ/
A pleasant, moderate level of heat.
depressing
B1
/dɪˈpɹɛsɪŋ/
Making you feel sad and without hope.
annoyed
B1
/əˈnɔɪd/
Slightly angry or impatient about something.
enthusiasm
B1
/ɪnˈθuziæzəm/
A strong feeling of excitement and eagerness about something.
thirst
B1
/θɝst/
The feeling of needing or wanting to drink.
devotion
B1
/dɪˈvoʊʃən/
Great love, loyalty, or commitment to someone or something.
appreciation
B1
/əˌpɹi.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/
A feeling of being grateful, or a way of showing thanks.
supportive
B1
/səˈpɔɹtɪv/
Giving help, encouragement, or sympathy.
embarrassment
B1
/ɪmˈbæɹ.əs.mənt/
The uncomfortable feeling of shame or awkwardness in front of others.
ecstasy
B1
/ˈek.stə.si/
A feeling of very intense happiness or delight.
cherish
B1
/ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/
To love and care about someone or something very much.
devastating
B1
/ˈdɛvəˌsteɪtɪŋ/
Causing very great harm, destruction, or damage.
phew
B1
/fjuː/
used to express relief, fatigue, surprise, or amazement
fright
B1
/fraɪt/
A sudden, strong feeling of fear.
encouraging
B1
/ɪnˈkɝɹɪd͡ʒɪŋ/
Giving hope, confidence, or a positive feeling
shameful
B1
/ˈʃeɪmfəl/
So bad that it causes shame or disgrace.
ache
B1
/ˈeɪk/
A dull, steady pain.
damp
B1
/dæmp/
Slightly wet, in an unpleasant or unwanted way.
mourn
B1
/mɔɹn/
To feel and show deep sadness, especially because someone has died.
certainty
B1
/ˈsɝtn̩ti/
The feeling of being completely sure about something.
acquire
B1
/əˈkwaɪɚ/
to get or come to own something
boredom
B1
/ˈbɔɹ.dəm/
The feeling of being bored, with nothing interesting to do.
hopeful
B1
/ˈhoʊpfl̩/
Feeling that something good is likely to happen.
tremble
B1
/ˈtɹɛmbl̩/
To shake slightly, especially from fear, cold, or strong emotion.
admiration
B1
/ˌædmɝˈeɪʃən/
A feeling of great respect and approval for someone or something.
encouragement
B1
/[ɪnˈkʌɹɪd͡ʒmənt]/
Words or actions that give someone confidence and hope
unwell
B1
/ʌnˈwɛl/
Not feeling healthy; slightly ill.