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Feeling "Good" - Flashcard set (w/o images)

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Serene

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: calm and peaceful

A serene face
Serene music/skies

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Relaxed

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: calm and free from stress, worry, or anxiety : not worried or tense

Nothing makes me feel more relaxed than a nice hot bath.
I used to get really nervous performing, but I’m pretty relaxed about it now.
He’s a very relaxed guy.

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Deserving

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: having good qualities that deserve praise, support, etc.

He’s a very deserving young man.
The church provides aid to deserving families.

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Calm

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: a peaceful mental or emotional state

The coach was able to keep his calm during the game.
Everyone noticed her outward calm at the funeral.

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Decent

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: good enough but not the best : adequate or acceptable

She’s a decent [=fairly good] tennis player.
They can’t afford decent [=adequate] housing.
Are there any decent schools in that area?
They served us a decent (enough) meal.
I’ve got to get some decent clothes.
He makes a decent living. = He has a job making/earning decent money.
A halfway decent [=pretty good] movie

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Pleasant

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: causing a feeling of happiness or pleasure

The pleasant smell of cookies baking in the oven
We had a pleasant conversation.
Our evening together was pleasant but not very exciting.
Have a pleasant day/afternoon/evening.
I didn’t know you were coming. What a pleasant surprise!

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At ease

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: free from worry, awkwardness, or problems; relaxed.

“she was never quite at ease with Phil”

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Comfortable

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: not causing any physically unpleasant feelings : producing physical comfort

A comfortable chair/bed
A comfortable home
Comfortable clothes
A comfortable temperature
These shoes aren’t very comfortable for walking.
I can’t seem to find a comfortable position in this chair.

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Pleased

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: happy or satisfied

We’re all pleased that you came.
My father was none too pleased [=not pleased at all; very angry or unhappy] when he found out that my brother had wrecked the car.
I’m pleased with the grade I got in the class.
You look rather pleased with yourself.

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Fabulous

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: very good

I had a fabulous time.
The weather has been fabulous.

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Encouraged

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: to make (someone) more determined, hopeful, or confident

They encouraged us in our work.
Encourage each other with kind words.
We were encouraged by their enthusiasm.
Researchers are encouraged by the findings.
I am encouraged that the project seems to be moving ahead.

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Surprised

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: having or showing the feeling that people get when something unexpected or unusual happens : feeling or showing surprise

She had a surprised expression on her face.
Are you surprised that they aren’t going?
I’m not surprised. I always thought he would do it.

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Extraordinary

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: extremely good or impressive

She was a woman of extraordinary [=great, remarkable] intelligence.
The child has extraordinary [=exceptional] abilities.
The food was extraordinary.

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Smart

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: very good at learning or thinking about things : intelligent

He’s a smart [=bright, clever] guy.
Poodles are said to be smart dogs.

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Clever

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: intelligent and able to learn things quickly

A few clever [=smart, bright] students have started a business recycling old computers.
Some cats are clever enough to figure out how to operate doorknobs.

: showing intelligent thinking

A clever design/invention
That’s the cleverest idea I’ve heard yet!
She found a clever hiding place for the letter.

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Content

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: pleased and satisfied : not needing more

The baby looks content in her crib.
A fancy hotel is not necessary; I’d be content with a warm meal and a clean place to sleep.
No, I don’t want to play. I’m content to watch.
Not content to stay at home, she set off to see the world at the age of 16.
Polls show that voters are growing less and less content with the current administration.

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Quiet

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: the quality or state of being quiet or calm

The quiet of a wooded trail
Can I have some quiet here? I’m trying to study.
I need a little peace and quiet.

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Bright

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: happy and lively

A bright smile

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Pleased

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: happy or satisfied

We’re all pleased that you came.
My father was none too pleased [=not pleased at all; very angry or unhappy] when he found out that my brother had wrecked the car.
I’m pleased with the grade I got in the class.
You look rather pleased with yourself.

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Reassured

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: to make (someone) feel less afraid, upset, or doubtful

Experts reassured the public that the accident wouldn’t happen again.
I tried to reassure myself that the children were safe.
The news didn’t reassure him.

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Sure

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: not having any doubt about something : convinced or certain

I am sure (that) everything will be fine.
We are quite/completely sure (that) we will be finished on time.
She’s not sure who will be there.
Are you sure you want to go?
Are you sure about that?
She’ll be there, I’m sure of it.
Are you sure of the results?

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Certain

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: not having any doubt about something : convinced or sure

Are you certain [=sure] you want to leave today?
I feel less than certain about it. [=I am not sure about it]
She’s certain (that) she can do the job despite her lack of experience.
I’m fairly certain that I’ll be on time.

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