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Feelings & Emotions — Lesson 4

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mood

muːd

A characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling — I'm in a good mood today.

I'm in a good mood today.

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panic

ˈpænɪk

An overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety — don't panic! We have plenty of time.

She felt a moment of panic when she couldn't find her keys.

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passion

ˈpæʃən

A strong feeling or emotion — cooking is her greatest passion in life.

She has a passion for music that drives her every day.

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pity

ˈpɪti

A feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others — I felt pity for the homeless man.

I felt pity for the homeless man.

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pride

praɪd

A feeling of self-respect and personal worth — the lioness stood protectively over her pride.

She felt great pride when her daughter graduated from university.

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rage

reɪdʒ

A feeling of intense anger — the rage inside him was building up.

He flew into a rage when he heard the news.

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regret

rɪˈɡrɛt

Sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment — I regret telling her the truth.

I regret telling her the truth.

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relief

rɪˈlif

The feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced — she breathed a sigh of relief.

I felt a great sense of relief when I heard the good news.

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sadness

ˈsæɾnəs

Emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being — a wave of sadness washed over me.

There was a deep sadness in her eyes.

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shame

ʃeɪm

A painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt — shame on you for lying.

She felt deep shame after making the mistake.

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spite

spaɪt

Feeling a need to see others suffer — he kept the secret just to spite her.

She did it out of spite when she heard about his promotion.

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surprise

sɚˈpraɪz

The astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you — what a surprise to see you here!

What a surprise to see you here!

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