Emotions 16 Flashcards

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overwhelmed

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overcome completely in mind or feeling

give too much of a thing to (someone); inundate.

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pacified

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quelled anger, agitation, or excitement of.

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pain

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mental suffering or distress.

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panic

mass antic

uncontrollable fear

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sudden mass fear and anxiety
over anticipated events.

sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety
often causing wildly unthinking behavior.

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paranoid

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overly suspicious or
irrationally distrustful of others

feelings of extreme distrust, suspicion
and being targeted by others.

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passion

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strong and barely controllable emotion.

a state or outburst of strong emotion.

an intense desire or enthusiasm for something.

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pathetic

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arousing pity,
especially through
vulnerability or sadness.

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peaceful

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free from disturbance; tranquil.

(of a person) inclined to avoid conflict;
not aggressive.

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peevish

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easily irritated, especially by unimportant things.

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pensive

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engaged in, involving, or reflecting
deep or serious thought.

musingly or dreamily thoughtful

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perky

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cheerful and lively.

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perplexed

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completely baffled; very puzzled.

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perturbed

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feeling anxiety or concern; unsettled.

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pessimistic

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tending to see the worst aspect of things
or believe that the worst will happen.

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petrified

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so frightened that one is unable to move; terrified.

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16
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petty

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(of behavior) characterized by
an undue concern for trivial matters,
especially in a small-minded
or spiteful way.

17
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petulant

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(of a person or their manner)
childishly sulky or
bad-tempered.

18
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phlegmatic

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(of a person) having an unemotional
and stolidly calm disposition.

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pity

compassion, suffering, mis

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the feeling of compassion and sorrow
caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others.

a cause for regret or disappointment.

20
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playful

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fond of games and amusement; lighthearted.

intended for one’s own or others’ amusement rather than seriously.

giving or expressing pleasure and amusement.