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Emotion Flashcards

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Agitation

A

feeling upset or disturbed; a state of unrest

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Amazement

A

overwhelming astonishment or wonder

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Amusement

A

appealing to the sense of humour; to feel entertainment or delight

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Anger

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strong displeasure or wrath; usually aroused by a perceived wrong

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Anguish

A

emotional or mental distress; acute suffering

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Annoyance

A

aggravation or mild irritation

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Anticipation

A

hopeful expectation; to await eagerly

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Anxiety

A

mental apprehension and unease; a sense of foreboding

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Confidence

A

having faith in one’s own influence and ability

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Conflicted

A

experiencing opposing emotions

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Confusion

A

a state of befuddlement or bafflement

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Contempt

A

a lack of reverence or respect; to hold in disregard

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Curiosity

A

inquisitiveness; a desire for knowledge

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Defeat

A

the feeling of having been mastered conquered, or bested

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Defensiveness

A

resisting attack; defending against a perceived danger or threat

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Denial

A

a refusal to acknowledge truth or reality

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Depression

A

a state of withdrawal; extreme sadness and reduced vitality

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Desire

A

to covet, wish, or long for

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Desperation

A

a state of hopelessness that leads to rashness

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Determination

A

firm intention on achieving a goal; decisiveness

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Disappointment

A

a state of dismay or dissatisfication; feeling let down

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Disbelief

A

withholding belief; a refusal to see the truth

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Disgust

A

an aversion, usually to something distasteful; revulsion

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Doubt

A

to lack confidence in or consider unlikely

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Dread

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a nearly overpowering fear to face or meet; a strong desire to avoid a future event or circumstance

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Eagerness

A

enthusiasm for what is to come

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Elation

A

in high spirits; a state of euphoria or exhilaration

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Embarrassment

A

a lack of composure due to self-conscious discomfort

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Envy

A

resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another, paired with a longing to acquire that advantage

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Excitement

A

the statement of being energized or stimulated and provoked to act

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Fear

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to be afraid of; to expect threat or danger

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Frustration

A

vexation caused by unresolved problems or unmet; the feeling of being hindered

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Gratitude

A

thankfulness; feeling grateful or appreciative

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Guilt

A

a feeling of culpability over an offence (either real or imagined)

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Happiness

A

a state of well-being or joyful contentment

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Hatred

A

to loathe or detest; to feel animosity toward

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Hopefulness

A

a bright, promising outlook; optimism

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Humiliation

A

feeling degraded or mortified, worthless or cheap

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Hurt

A

suffering grief or mental pain; feeling wounded or aggrieved

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Impatience

A

feeling restless or short-tempered; having a desire for immediate change, relief, or gratification

41
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Indifference

A

a state of apathy, casualness, or disinterest

42
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Insecurity

A

feeling unsure of oneself or displaying a lack of confidence

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Irritation

A

impatience and displeasure; the sense of being bothered

44
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Jealousy

A

hostility toward a rival or one suspected of enjoying an advantage

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Loneliness

A

the feeling of being isolated or cut off

46
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Love

A

deep affection, attachment, or devotion for another

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Nervousness

A

the state of feeling unsettled and being easily agitated

48
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Nostalgia

A

the yearning for a return to a past period of situation

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Overwhelmed

A

to be overpowered or overcome by feelings or circumstances

50
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Paranoia

A

excessive or illogical suspicion and/or distrust of others

51
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Peacefulness

A

a state of calm that is devoid of strife, agitation, or commotion

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Pride

A

proper self-respect arising from a significant achievement, possession of an item, or involvement in a relationship

53
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Rage

A

violent and uncontrolled anger

54
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Regret

A

sorrow aroused by circumstance beyond one’s ability to control or repair

55
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Relief

A

the alleviation or lightening of oppressive stressors

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Reluctance

A

unwillingness; aversion

57
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Remorse

A

distress resulting from guilt over wrongdoing; a desire to undo or fix

58
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Resentment

A

indignation toward an act, remark, or person; feeling injured or insulted

59
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Resignation

A

the state of surrendering, often with little or no resistance

60
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Sadness

A

characterized by grief our unhappiness

61
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Satisfaction

A

the state of being content or fulfilled

62
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Scorn

A

extreme contempt or derision; regarding as inferior

63
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Shame

A

the feeling that arises from a dishonourable or improper act; disgrace

64
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Skepticism

A

having a disposition of doubt or incredulity

65
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Smugness

A

supreme confidence in and satisfaction with oneself

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Somberness

A

having a dark or gloomy manner

67
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Surprise/Shock

A

unexpectedly struck with a feeling of wonder, joy, or fear

68
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Suspicion

A

suspecting, with little or no proof, that something is wrong

69
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Sympathy

A

sensitivity to and sharing in another’s emotions

70
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Terror

A

a state of extreme fear

71
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Uncertainty

A

the state of being unsure; unable to commit to a course of action

72
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Unease

A

a restlessness of the body or mind

73
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Wariness

A

mistrust marked by caution and watchfulness; being alert to possible danger

74
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Worry

A

mental distress that arises from disturbing thoughts, usually regarding some anticipated event

75
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Adoration

A

the act of worship; to view as divine

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