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Feelings & Emotions — Lesson 1

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please
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please

pliːz
Give pleasure to or be pleasing to — oh, please. Do shut up!
Could I have two coffees and a tea , please?
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long
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long

lɑːŋ
Desire strongly or persistently — a long film / meeting.
a long film / meeting
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love
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love

lʌv
A strong positive emotion of regard and affection — I love you.
I love you.
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prefer
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prefer

prɪˈfɜːr
Like better; value more highly — I prefer tea to coffee.
I prefer tea to coffee.
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preference
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preference

ˈprefərəns
A strong liking — I have a preference for tea over coffee.
I have a preference for tea over coffee.
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anger
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anger

ˈæŋɡər
A strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance — his anger was visible on his face.
He felt a sudden rush of anger when he heard the news.
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alarm
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alarm

əˈlɑrm
Fear resulting from the awareness of danger — I set my alarm for 6 AM.
The fire alarm went off this morning.
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ambition
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ambition

æmˈbɪʃən
A cherished desire — her ambition is to become a doctor.
Her ambition is to become a doctor.
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appetite
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appetite

ˈæpɪtaɪt
a feeling of craving something; ; — Granville Hicks
I have a big appetite after exercising.
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appreciate
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appreciate

əˈpriːʃieɪt
Recognize with gratitude; be grateful for — we should appreciate the beauty of nature.
I really appreciate your help with this project.
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bored
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bored

bɔːrd
Cause to be bored — he looks bored.
I'm bored with this TV show.
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daze
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daze

deɪz
Being stunned or confused, often caused by a shock, blow, or powerful emotion — the accident left him in a daze.
The accident left him in a daze.
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