Emotions 22 Flashcards

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triumphant

A

feeling or expressing jubilation after
having won a victory or mastered a difficulty.

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troubled

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beset by problems or conflict.

showing distress or anxiety.

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trust

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firm belief in the truth, ability, reliability,
or strength of someone or something.

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twitchy

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nervous; anxious.

given to twitching

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5
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upbeat

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cheerful; optimistic.

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upset

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worried, unhappy, or disappointed.

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uptight

anx ang

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anxious or angry in a tense and overly controlled way.

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vehement

f, i, p

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showing strong feeling;
forceful, intense, or passionate.

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vexation

faw

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the state of being frustrated, annoyed, or worried.

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vigilant

careful

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keeping careful watch for possible danger or difficulties.

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vindication

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the action of clearing someone of blame or suspicion.

proof that someone or something is right, reasonable, or justified.

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vindictive

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having or showing a strong or
unreasoning desire for revenge.

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warmth

eak

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enthusiasm, affection, or kindness.

vehemence or intensity of emotion.

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wary

feeling or showing caution prob possible

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feeling or showing caution about
problems or possible dangers .

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weak

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lacking the force of character to hold to one’s own decisions, beliefs, or principles; irresolute.

(of a belief, emotion, or attitude) not held or felt with such conviction or intensity as to prevent its being abandoned or dispelled.

lacking the power to perform physically demanding tasks; lacking physical strength and energy.

liable to break or give way under pressure; easily damaged.

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weary

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feeling or showing tiredness,
especially as a result of excessive
exertion or lack of sleep.

grow tired of or bored with.

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welcome

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greet (someone arriving) in a glad, polite, or friendly way.

react with pleasure or approval to (an event or development).

very pleasing because much needed or desired.

18
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woe

A

great sorrow or distress.

19
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wonder

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a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration,
caused by something beautiful, unexpected,
unfamiliar, or inexplicable.

desire or be curious to know something.

feel doubt.

20
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woozy

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dizzy, dazed or unsteady

21
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worry

ax and un over actual

allow one’s

A

a state of anxiety and uncertainty
over actual or potential problems.

give way to anxiety or unease;
allow one’s mind to dwell on difficulty or troubles.

22
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wrath

A

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
fury, rage, madness - a feeling of intense anger

23
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wretched

A

(of a person) in a very unhappy or unfortunate state.

used to express anger or annoyance

24
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yearning

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a feeling of intense longing for something.

have an intense feeling of longing for something,
typically something that one has lost or been separated from.

25
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zeal

energy and enth, pursuit

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great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit
of a cause or an objective.

eagerness and ardent interest
in pursuit of something

26
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zest

A

great enthusiasm and energy.

a quality of excitement and piquancy.