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