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Emotions
Emotion vocab words
Term | Definition |
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animosity | hatred; open hostility. |
apology | an expression of regret for an offense or error. |
callousness | lack of feeling; insensitivity. |
deference | courteous respect for another's wish, opinion, or judgement. |
dismay | to make afraid or discouraged at the prospect of trouble or danger. |
empathy | understanding another's thoughts and feelings. |
frantic | wild with anger, pain, worry; frenzied. |
gaiety | merriment; happiness. |
guileless | sincere; without deceit. |
indifference | lack of interest; apathy. |
irritability | the state of being annoyed; aggravation. |
jubilation | rejoicing; celebration. |
misgivings | doubts; apprehensions. |
mistrust | lack of confidence; doubt. |
moodiness | fits of gloom or unhappiness. |
resentment | a feeling of bitter hurt, anger, or indignation. |
revulsion | a sudden and strong change in feeling; a feeling of disgust. |
sympathy | a feeling or expression of compassion for another's grief. |
tension | an emotional or metal strain. |
vengeance | revenge; punishment. |