▸ Specimen Drawer

Feelings & Emotions — Lesson 7

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interesting

ˈɪntrəstɪŋ

Excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of — this book is very interesting.

This book is very interesting.

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loving

ˈlʌvɪŋ

Have a great affection or liking for — she has a loving family.

She has a loving family.

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overwhelming

ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ

Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli — the evidence against him was overwhelming.

The team achieved an overwhelming victory in the final match.

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pleased

pliːzd

Give pleasure to or be pleasing to — she was pleased to see him.

I'm very pleased with your work.

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shocking

ˈʃɑːkɪŋ

Surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off — the news of her death was shocking.

The news of her death was shocking.

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troubled

ˈtɹʌbəld

Move deeply — he had a troubled expression on his face.

She looked troubled when she heard the news.

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vexed

vekst

Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations — she seemed vexed by the constant delays.

She seemed vexed by the constant delays.

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worried

ˈwɜrɪd

Be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy — she looks worried this morning.

I'm worried about my exam tomorrow.

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abashed

əˈbæʃt

Cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious — he seemed abashed by the unexpected praise.

She looked abashed when she realized her mistake.

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abhorred

æbˈhɔrd

Find repugnant — she abhorred violence in any form.

She abhorred violence in any form.

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abreact

ˌæbriˈækt

Discharge bad feelings or tension through verbalization — abreact one's pent-up emotions through crying and talking.

The therapist helped the patient abreact during the session.

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admiration

ˌædmɪˈreɪʃən

A feeling of delighted approval and liking — she looked at him with admiration.

She looked at him with admiration.

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