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Emotions and Feelings Flashcards

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Admiration

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respect and warm approval

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Adoration

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deep love and respect

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Amazement

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a feeling of great surprise or wonder

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Amusement

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the state or experience of finding something funny

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Anxiety

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a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome

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Awe

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a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder

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Awkwardness

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causing difficulty; hard to do or deal with

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Anticipation

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regard as probable; expect or predict

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Aggression

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feelings of anger or antipathy resulting in hostile or violent behaviour; readiness to attack or confront

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Acceptance

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the action of consenting to receive or undertake something offered

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Apprehension

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anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen

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Bored

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feeling weary and impatient because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one’s current activity

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Calmness

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the state or quality of being free from agitation or strong emotion

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Confusion

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uncertainty about what is happening, intended, or required

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Craving

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a powerful desire for something

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Contempt

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the feeling that a person or a thing is worthless or beneath consideration

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Disgust

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a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive

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Distraction

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a thing that prevents someone from concentrating on something/someone else

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Disapproval

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possession or expression of an unfavourable opinion

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Empathetic Pain

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showing an ability to understand and share the feelings of another

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Entrancement

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a feeling of delight at being filled with wonder and enchantment

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Ecstasy

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an overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement

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Fear

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an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm

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Terror

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extreme fear

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Interest

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the feeling of wanting to know or learn about something or someone

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Joy

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a feeling of great pleasure and happiness

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Love

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an intense feeling of deep affection; a feeling of fondness or liking.

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Loathing/Hatred

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a feeling of intense dislike or disgust; hatred

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Nostalgia

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a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past

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Romantic

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conducive to or characterized by the expression of love

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Sadness

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the condition or quality of being sad

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Satisfaction

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fulfilment of one’s wishes, expectations, or needs, or the pleasure derived from this.

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Serenity

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the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled

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Sympathy

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feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else’s misfortune

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Surprise

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an unexpected or astonishing event, fact, etc

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Sexual/Lust

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strong sexual desire

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Triumph

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a great victory or achievement

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Rage

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violent uncontrollable anger

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Optimism

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hopefulness and confidence about the future or the success of something.

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Submission

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the action of accepting or yielding to a superior force or to the will or authority of another person

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Dominance/Masculinity

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power and influence over others

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Jealous

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feeling or showing an envious resentment of someone or their achievements, possessions, or perceived advantages

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Bravado

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a bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate

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Flirtatious

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behaving in such a way as to suggest a playful sexual attraction to someone

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Maturity

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the state, fact, or period of being mature

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Outspoken/Confident

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frank in stating one’s opinions, especially if they are shocking or controversial

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Thoughtful/Caring

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displaying kindness and concern for others

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Good listener/Compassionate

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a person who listens, especially someone who does so in an attentive manner;
feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others

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