Vocabulary 28.10 Flashcards
Body’s reaction to danger, ready to fight or escape.
FIGHT-OR-FLIGHT RESPONSE
Seeing a bear triggered her fight-or-flight response.
Sudden feeling of envy.
A FIT OF JEALOUSY
He felt a fit of jealousy when he saw his friend’s new car.
Restlessness or nervousness. (збентеження)
AGITATION
She paced the room in agitation, waiting for the results.
Expectation of something to happen. (передчікування)
ANTICIPATION
The kids were jumping with anticipation for the party.
Fear of spiders.
ARACHNOPHOBIA
Her arachnophobia made her scream at the sight of a tiny spider.
Extreme happiness. (блаженство)
BLISS
Sitting by the ocean felt like pure bliss.
Suppress emotions.
BOTTLE UP YOUR FEELINGS
He bottled up his feelings instead of sharing them.
Sudden increase in energy.
BURST OF ENERGY
After the coffee, she felt a burst of energy and cleaned the house.
Overwhelmed with happiness.
BURSTING WITH JOY
He was bursting with joy after hearing the good news.
a feeling of excitement, energy, or pleasure:
BUZZ
He gets a real buzz from going to the gym
Sharp, repetitive bird sounds.
CHIRPING
The birds were chirping loudly in the morning.
Fear of small, enclosed spaces.
CLAUSTROPHOBIA
Her claustrophobia made elevator rides difficult.
Dissatisfaction or unhappiness.
DISCONTENT
There was discontent among the workers about low pay.
Loss of focus or attention.
DISTRACTION
The noise outside was a constant distraction during the meeting.
Extreme joy or happiness.
ELATION
Winning the competition filled her with elation.
Causing fear or anxiety.
FEAR-INDUCING
The horror movie was full of fear-inducing moments.
Expression of displeasure by lowering eyebrows.
FROWN
She frowned when she saw the mess in her room.
Steady, intense look.
GAZE
He gazed at the stars, lost in thought.
Quick or brief look. (deliberate)
GLANCE
She glanced at her watch before rushing out.
Intense, angry look.
GLARE
He glared at his brother for breaking his phone.
Joyful excitement.
GLEE
The kids screamed with glee as they opened their presents.
Brief, partial view. (accidental)
GLIMPSE
I caught a glimpse of her before she disappeared in the crowd.
Hold firmly.
GRASP
She grasped his hand tightly while crossing the street.
Deep sadness.
GRIEF
He was overcome with grief after losing his pet.
Wide smile.
GRIN
He grinned when he saw the surprise party waiting for him.
Shrill, sharp sound. (fire alarm)
HIGH-PITCHED
The fire alarm made a high-pitched noise that hurt my ears.
Cheerful and friendly mood.
JOVIALITY
His joviality made everyone feel comfortable at the party.
Bend body toward the front.
LEAN FORWARD
She leaned forward to hear the speaker better
the part of the brain involved in our behavioural and emotional responses, Brain part controlling emotions.
LIMBIC SYSTEM
The limbic system is activated during emotional experiences.
Walk with difficulty, often due to injury.
LIMP
He limped home after twisting his ankle during the game.
Wander aimlessly.
MEANDER
We meandered through the park, enjoying the sunny day.
Speak unclearly and quietly.
MUMBLE
He mumbled an apology under his breath.
Extremely happy.
OVER THE MOON
She was over the moon after getting her dream job.
Made to cry. (доведений до сліз)
REDUCED TO TEARS
The heartfelt speech reduced everyone to tears.
Walk slowly and relaxed.
SAUNTER
He sauntered into the room as if he had all the time in the world.
High, harsh sound.
SCREECH
The car screeched to a halt just in time.
Examine closely.
SCRUTINIZE
The detective scrutinized the evidence for any clues.
Shake slightly, often from cold or fear.
SHIVER
She shivered in the chilly wind without a jacket.
Close something forcefully.
SLAM
He slammed the door in frustration.
Noisy sucking sound while drinking/eating.
SLURP
The child slurped the soup loudly at the table.
Smirk or expression of contempt.
SNEER
He sneered at the idea of working with his rival.
Walk unsteadily, about to fall.
STAGGER
She staggered home after a long night out.
Trip while walking, losing balance.
STUMBLE
He stumbled over the rock and almost fell.
Light touch or knock.
TAP
She tapped on the window to get his attention.
Гупіт, коли щось впало
THUD
The book fell to the floor with a loud thud.
Light, ringing sound.
TINKLE
The wind chimes made a soft tinkle in the breeze.
Shake slightly, from fear or cold.
TREMBLE
He trembled with fear as the thunder roared.
Cause something to happen.
TRIGGER
The smell of flowers triggered a memory from her childhood.
Alertness to danger.
VIGILANCE
The guards maintained vigilance throughout the night.
Close one eye briefly.
WINK
He winked at his friend to signal the joke was planned.
To hold back, stop, or prevent something from happening.
Suppress
She tried to suppress her laughter during the serious meeting.
The feeling of being unhappy or displeased with something.
Dissatisfaction
His dissatisfaction with the service made him leave a bad review.
Something that stays the same or happens continuously.
Constant
The constant noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
To cause or bring about something.
INDUCE
The medication may induce sleep, so avoid driving after taking it.
Done intentionally or with careful thought.
Deliberate
His comment was a deliberate attempt to provoke a reaction.
A high-pitched, sharp, and unpleasant sound.
Shrill
The shrill sound of the whistle made everyone cover their ears.
Without purpose or direction.
Aimlessly
She wandered aimlessly through the mall, not knowing what to buy.
Unpleasant, rough, or severe in tone, texture, or effect.
Harsh
His harsh words hurt her feelings deeply.
In a strong, powerful, or assertive manner.
Forcefully
She forcefully pushed the door open when it wouldn’t budge.
having the ability to express your needs and feelings clearly and firmly
BEING ASSERTIVE
A smug, sarcastic, or silly smile, often showing self-satisfaction or superiority.
Smirk
He couldn’t help but smirk when he won the argument.
A feeling of disrespect or disdain towards someone or something, often considered inferior.
Contempt
She looked at the messy room with contempt, unable to understand how anyone could live like that.
A person, group, or thing competing with another for the same goal or objective.
Rival
The two companies have been rivals for years, constantly trying to outdo each other in sales.
A decorative object that produces pleasant, musical sounds when moved by the wind.
Wind Chime
The soft tinkling of the wind chime on the porch was calming.
To keep something in good condition or continue it without change.
Maintain
She works hard to maintain her fitness by exercising regularly.
To try to do something, especially something difficult.
Attempt
He made an attempt to climb the mountain but had to stop halfway due to bad weather.
