Emotions 21 Flashcards

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sympathy

pity

A

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune.

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tenderness

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gentleness and kindness.

feelings of deep affection; devotion.

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tense

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(of a person) unable to relax because of
nervousness, anxiety, or stimulation.

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terror

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extreme fear.

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testy

easily

impatient

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easily irritated;

impatient and somewhat bad-tempered.

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tetchy

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bad-tempered and irritable.

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thankful

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pleased and relieved.

expressing gratitude and relief

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thirst

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a strong desire for something.

strong sexual desire or arousal

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thoughtful

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showing consideration for the needs of other people.

showing careful consideration or attention.

absorbed in or involving thought.

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thrill

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a sudden feeling of excitement and pleasure.

a wave or nervous tremor of emotion or sensation.

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timid

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showing a lack of courage or confidence;

easily frightened.

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tired

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in need of sleep or rest; weary.

bored with

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titillation

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the arousal of interest or excitement,
especially through sexually suggestive
images or words.

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tormented

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experiencing or characterized by
severe mental or physical suffering.

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torn

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be in a state of uncertainty between
two conflicting options or parties.

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torture

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great mental suffering or physical or anxiety.

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain
or suffering on someone as a punishment
or in order to force them to do or say something.

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touched

grat, sym, mov

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feeling gratitude or sympathy; moved.

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traumatized

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subject to lasting shock as a result
of an emotionally disturbing experience
or physical injury.

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tranquil

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free from disturbance; calm.

unaffected by disturbing emotions; serene; placid

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trepidation

A

a feeling of fear or agitation
about something that may happen.