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Feelings & Emotions — Lesson 9
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afflict
əˈflɪkt
Cause great unhappiness for; distress — the disease afflicted thousands of people across the country.
The disease afflicted thousands of people across the country.
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afflicted
əˈflɪktɪd
Cause great unhappiness for; distress — he seemed afflicted by constant anxiety.
She was afflicted with a rare skin condition.
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agape
əˈɡeɪp
(Christian theology) the love of God or Christ for mankind — he watched the sunset, his mouth agape in wonder.
She stood agape as the news spread through the room.
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aggravation
ˌæɡrəˈveɪʃən
An exasperated feeling of annoyance — I felt a sense of aggravation when the computer crashed again.
The constant delays at the airport caused considerable aggravation.
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agonize
ˈæɡənaɪz
Cause to agonize — he agonized over whether to accept the job offer.
He agonized over whether to accept the job offer.
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agonized
ˈæɡənaɪzd
Cause to agonize — she let out an agonized cry when she heard the news.
She let out an agonized cry when she heard the news.
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agonizing
ˈæɡənaɪzɪŋ
Cause to agonize — the agonizing wait for the test results was unbearable.
The agonizing wait for the test results was unbearable.
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agony
ˈæɡəni
Intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain — she was in agony after breaking her leg.
She was in agony after breaking her leg.
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alarmed
əˈlɑːrmd
Fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised — the doctor was alarmed by the test results.
The children looked alarmed when they saw the storm approaching.
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alarming
əˈlɑːrmɪŋ
Fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised — there has been an alarming increase in crime.
The news about the rising prices was alarming.
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alarms
əˈlɑrmz
Fear resulting from the awareness of danger — she silenced the alarms on her phone.
The fire alarms went off during the drill.
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alienate
ˈeɪ.li.ən.eɪt
Make someone feel isolated, estranged, or unfriendly — she didn't want to alienate her friends by choosing sides.
His harsh criticism alienated his colleagues.
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