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Feelings & Emotions — Lesson 2
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depress
dɪˈprɛs
Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted — don't let the weather depress you.
The bad news depressed everyone in the room.
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desire
dɪˈzaɪɚ
The feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state — I desire to travel the world.
I desire to travel the world.
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despite
dɪˈspaɪt
Lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike — despite the rain, we went for a walk.
Despite the rain, we went for a walk.
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disappoint
ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪnt
Fail to meet the hopes or expectations of — don't let me down or disappoint me.
The movie disappointed me.
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disgust
dɪsˈɡʌst
Strong feelings of dislike — he couldn't hide his disgust at the sight.
The smell of the rotting food filled her with disgust.
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disturb
dɪˈstɜrb
Move deeply — please don't disturb me while I'm working.
Please don't disturb me while I'm working.
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ego
ˈiːɡoʊ
An inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others — the critic's review really bruised her ego.
He has such a huge ego that he can't accept any criticism.
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embarrass
ɪmˈbærəs
Cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious — his comments really embarrassed her in front of everyone.
His comments really embarrassed her in front of everyone.
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emotion
ɪˈmoʊʃən
Any strong feeling — she couldn't hide her emotions when she heard the news.
She couldn't hide her emotions when she heard the news.
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enjoy
ɪnˈdʒɔɪ
Derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in — here are your drinks. Enjoy!
I really enjoyed that movie / book / concert / party / meal .
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enthusiasm
ɪnˈθuːziæzəm
A feeling of excitement — we started the project with lots of enthusiasm.
She spoke with great enthusiasm about her new project.
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evoke
ɪˈvoʊk
Call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) — the smell of coffee evoked memories of her grandmother's kitchen.
The smell of coffee evoked memories of her grandmother's kitchen.
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