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Feelings 2

31 English words (level B1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.

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EnglishMeaningExample
despairthe feeling of having no hopeHe was in despair after the accident.
devotiongreat love and loyaltyHer devotion to her children is amazing.
disabilitya condition that makes some things difficult to doHe has a physical disability.
disagreementa difference of opinionWe had a disagreement about money.
disappointmenta feeling of sadness when something is not as good as you hopedThe film was a big disappointment.
disastera very bad event that causes great damage; also a complete failureThe flood was a disaster.
discomforta feeling of pain or not being comfortableYou may feel some discomfort.
diseasean illnessHeart disease is very common.
dividea big difference between groupsThere is a divide between rich and poor.
eagernesswanting very much to do somethingHe showed great eagerness to help.
earachea pain inside your earThe child has an earache.
ecologythe study of how plants and animals live together and with their environmentShe studies the ecology of rivers.
ecstasya feeling of very great happinessThe fans were in ecstasy.
embarrassmentthe feeling of being embarrassedHer face went red with embarrassment.
emotiona strong feeling like love, anger or fearHe showed no emotion.
emphasisspecial importance given to somethingThe school puts emphasis on languages.
employmenthaving a paid jobShe is looking for employment.
enjoymentthe feeling of enjoying somethingReading gives me great enjoyment.
enthusiasma strong feeling of interest and excitementShe shows great enthusiasm for her work.
excitementa feeling of being excitedI couldn't sleep from excitement.
existencebeing real or aliveDo you believe in the existence of ghosts?
extenthow big or important something isWe don't know the extent of the damage.
extinctionthe end of a type of animal or plant; when none are left aliveMany animals are in danger of extinction.
flavorthe taste of food or drinkWhat flavor of ice cream do you want?
flua common illness like a bad cold, with feverI'm in bed with the flu.
fondnessa feeling of likingHe has a fondness for chocolate.
friendlinessbeing friendlyI love the friendliness of the people here.
frighta sudden feeling of fearYou gave me a fright!
frustrationthe feeling of being annoyed because you cannot do what you wantShe shouted in frustration.
fusstoo much worry or excitement about something smallDon't make a fuss.
gallrude confidence (informal)He had the gall to ask for more money.

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