Emotions 18 Flashcards

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relief

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a feeling of reassurance and relaxation
following release from anxiety or distress.

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relish

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great enjoyment.

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reluctance

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unwillingness or disinclination to do something.

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remorse

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deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed.

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repugnance

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intense disgust.

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resentment

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bitter indignation at having been treated unfairly.

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resignation

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the acceptance of something undesirable but inevitable.

to accept something that is bad and that cannot be changed

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restless

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(of a person or animal)
unable to rest or relax as a
result of anxiety or boredom.

offering no physical or emotional rest;
involving constant activity or motion.

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revolted

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disgusted

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sad

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feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.

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sanguine

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optimistic or positive, especially in an apparently bad or difficult situation.

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satisfied

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contented; pleased.

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scandalized

shock or horrify

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shock or horrify (someone) by a real
or imagined violation of propriety or morality.

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scorn

wor, des

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the feeling or belief that someone or
something is worthless or despicable;
contempt.

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secure

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feeling safe, stable, and free from fear or anxiety.

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self-conscious

undue, self, app

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feeling undue awareness of oneself,
one’s appearance, or one’s actions.

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selfish

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(of a person, action, or motive)
lacking consideration for others;
concerned chiefly with one’s own personal
profit or pleasure.

18
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sensual

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relating to or involving gratification
of the senses and physical, especially
sexual, pleasure.

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sensitive

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(of a person or a person’s behavior) having or displaying
a quick and delicate appreciation of others’ feelings.

easily offended or upset.

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serendipitous

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occurring or discovered by chance
in a happy or beneficial way.