Emotions 19 Flashcards

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serene

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calm, untroubled and peaceful; tranquil.

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settled

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become or make calmer or quieter.

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shaken

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upset the composure or confidence of;
shock or astonish.

cause a change of mood or attitude by
shocking or disturbing (someone).

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shame

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a painful feeling of humiliation or distress
caused by the consciousness of wrong
or foolish behavior.

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sheepish

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(of a person or expression)
showing embarrassment
from shame or a lack of self-confidence.

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shock

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a feeling of disturbed surprise

resulting from an upsetting event.

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shy

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being reserved or having or showing
nervousness or timidity in the company
of other people.

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sick

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feeling nauseous and wanting to vomit.

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silly

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having or showing a lack of
common sense or judgment;
absurd and foolish.

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sincere

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free from pretense or deceit;
proceeding from genuine feelings.

(of a person) saying what they genuinely feel or believe;
not dishonest or hypocritical.

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skeptical

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not easily convinced;

having doubts or reservations.

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sluggish

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slow-moving or inactive.

lacking energy or alertness.

slow to respond or make progress.

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smug

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Exhibiting or feeling great or offensive satisfaction
with oneself or with one’s situation;
self-righteously complacent:

having or showing an excessive pride
in oneself or one’s achievements.

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snappy

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irritable and inclined to speak sharply; snappish.

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solemn

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formal and dignified.

not cheerful or smiling; serious.

characterized by deep sincerity.

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solicitous

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characterized by or showing interest or concern.

eager or anxious to do something

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somber

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oppressively solemn or sober in mood; grave.

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sore

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upset and angry.

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sorrow

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a feeling of deep distress caused by loss,
disappointment, or other misfortune
suffered by oneself or others.

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sorry

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feeling distress, especially through
sympathy with someone else’s
misfortune.

feeling regret or penitence.