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Feelings & Emotions — Lesson 19

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conceit

kənˈsiːt

Feelings of excessive pride — the poet used a conceit comparing the heart to a compass.

His conceit made it impossible for him to accept any criticism.

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conciliate

kənˈsɪliˌeɪt

Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of — the manager tried to conciliate the disappointed clients with a partial refund.

The manager tried to conciliate the disappointed clients with a partial refund.

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condole

kənˈdoʊl

Express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death — we called to condole with the family after their loss.

We called to condole with the family after their loss.

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consolation

ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən

The comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment — the news brought little consolation to the family.

She offered words of consolation after his failure.

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consolations

kən.səˈleɪ.ʃənz

The comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment — they sent their consolations to the family.

She offered him her consolations during his time of grief.

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consoled

kənˈsoʊld

Give moral or emotional strength to — the teacher consoled the crying student.

She consoled her friend after the bad news.

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consoling

kənˈsoʊlɪŋ

Give moral or emotional strength to — the mother offered a consoling hug to her crying child.

Her consoling words helped ease my sadness after the loss.

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consternation

ˌkɑnstərˈneɪʃən

Fear resulting from the awareness of danger — she watched in consternation as the fire spread rapidly.

To their consternation, the meeting was cancelled without notice.

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contemn

kənˈtem

Look down on with disdain — the rebels openly contemned the authority of the crown.

The rebels openly contemned the authority of the crown.

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contempt

kənˈtɛmpt

Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike — she looked at him with contempt.

She looked at him with contempt.

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contentment

kənˈtentmənt

Happiness with one's situation in life — she found contentment in simple pleasures.

She found contentment in simple pleasures.

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contrition

kənˈtrɪʃən

Sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation — he expressed his contrition for the mistake and asked for forgiveness.

He expressed his contrition for the mistake and asked for forgiveness.

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