Emotions and reactions

Question 1

crave / have a craving for

Answer 1

want very strongly

Question 2

children thirst (have a thirst for) knowledge

Answer 2

feel very strongly that you want

Question 3

yearn to be

Answer 3

want something that you do not have and often have never have

Question 4

the most coveted sporting prize

Answer 4

want to possess something very much

Question 5

defuse

Answer 5

Lottie tried to defuse the tension by changing the subject

Make a dangerous or tense situation calmer

Question 6

placate him

Answer 6

stop someone feeling angry

Question 7

conciliate

Answer 7

end a disagreement by acting in a friendly way with both sides

Question 8

appeasing

Answer 8

end a disagreement by giving the other side the advantage that they are demanding (in disapproving way)

Question 9

exultant (ecstatic)

Answer 9

feeling great pleasure and happiness

Sarah was in an exultant mood/ was ecstatic after her great exam results

Question 10

A cannot understand the implacable hatred

Answer 10

opinions and feeling that cannot be changed

Question 11

rejoice

Answer 11

Everyone rejoiced at the news of her recovery

Question 12

jubilant

Answer 12

expressing great happiness

There were jubilant shouts as the results of the referendum were announced

Question 13

seven days of utter/sheer bliss

Answer 13

полное и чистое блаженство

Question 14

we’re thrilled to bills at the news

Answer 14

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