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Feelings & Emotions — Lesson 5

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temper
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temper

ˈtɛmpɚ
A sudden outburst of anger — she has a short temper and gets angry fast.
She has a short temper and gets angry fast.
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terror
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terror

ˈterər
An overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety — the attack spread terror throughout the city.
She froze in terror when she heard the gunshot.
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wish
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wish

wɪʃ
A specific feeling of desire — I wish I could speak French.
I wish I could speak French.
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wonder
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wonder

ˈwʌndər
The feeling aroused by something strange and surprising — I wonder what time it is.
I wonder what time it is.
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affection
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affection

əˈfekʃən
A positive feeling of liking — the dog greeted its owner with affection.
She showed great affection for her younger brother.
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amusement
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amusement

əˈmjuːzmənt
A feeling of delight at being entertained — she watched the clown with amusement.
The park offers free amusement for children.
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animated
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animated

ˈænəmeɪtɪd
Heighten or intensify — the children were animated during the party.
The children were animated during the party.
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attachment
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attachment

əˈtætʃmənt
A feeling of affection for a person or an institution — I sent the document as an email attachment.
I sent the document as an email attachment.
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charming
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charming

ˈtʃɑːrmɪŋ
Attract; cause to be enamored — what a charming village!
She has a charming personality.
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cherish
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cherish

ˈtʃerɪʃ
Be fond of; be attached to — I cherish my memories of our time together.
I cherish my memories of our time together.
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despise
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despise

dɪˈspaɪz
Look down on with disdain — they despise the new company policies.
She despises anyone who tells lies.
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distress
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distress

dɪˈstres
Psychological suffering — he cried out in distress when he fell.
She was in great distress after hearing the news.
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