Feelings 2
23 English words (level C1) 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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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| lethargy | a lack of energy | Hot weather causes lethargy. |
| liaison | communication between groups; also a person who does this | She is the liaison between the two teams. |
| lust | a very strong desire, often sexual or for power | His lust for power was dangerous. |
| niche | a small part of a market; also a suitable position | She found her niche in teaching. |
| purity | being pure | The water's purity is tested daily. |
| recess | a break, especially at school or in parliament; also a space in a wall | The children play outside at recess. |
| refurbishment | repairing and decorating a building | The museum is closed for refurbishment. |
| remorse | deep regret for something wrong you did | He showed no remorse. |
| renown | fame | She is a scientist of great renown. |
| respite | a short rest from something difficult | The rain gave us a respite from the heat. |
| scorn | a feeling that something is stupid or worthless | She looked at him with scorn. |
| sentiment | a feeling or opinion; also tender emotions | I share your sentiments. |
| shambles | a very disorganized situation | The meeting was a shambles. |
| stuffiness | lack of fresh air; also being too formal | Open a window to reduce the stuffiness. |
| tantrum | a sudden fit of anger, especially by a child | The child had a tantrum. |
| tedium | boredom | He hated the tedium of office work. |
| torment | great suffering | He lived in torment. |
| trauma | a very upsetting experience; also a serious injury | The accident caused trauma. |
| turmoil | great confusion and worry | The country is in turmoil. |
| twitch | a small sudden movement of a muscle | He has a twitch in his eye. |
| unison | in unison: together at the same time | They answered in unison. |
| upheaval | a big change that causes problems | Moving house is a big upheaval. |
| veneration | great respect | The saint is an object of veneration. |