Feelings 1
23 English words (level C2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| aberration | something that is not normal or expected | The bad result was an aberration. |
| adhesion | the ability to stick to something | The tyres have good adhesion. |
| angst | a feeling of anxiety and worry | The film is full of teenage angst. |
| anonymity | not having your name known | He spoke on condition of anonymity. |
| ardor | strong enthusiasm or love | He spoke with ardor. |
| assimilation | becoming part of a group; also learning | The assimilation of new ideas takes time. |
| banishment | being sent away as punishment | He lived in banishment for years. |
| belligerence | aggressive, unfriendly behaviour | His belligerence scared people. |
| blight | something that spoils; also a plant disease | Litter is a blight on the city. |
| conciliation | ending a disagreement | They tried conciliation, not conflict. |
| consternation | shock and worry | The news caused consternation. |
| contagion | the spreading of disease or ideas | Fear spread like a contagion. |
| declination | a downward slope or bend; also a polite refusal (formal) | the declination of the compass needle |
| dwarfism | a medical condition that makes a person very short | He was born with dwarfism. |
| elation | great happiness | There was elation when they won. |
| eminence | fame and importance | She rose to eminence as a scientist. |
| emulation | trying to be like someone | His success is worthy of emulation. |
| equilibrium | a state of balance | The market reached equilibrium. |
| euphoria | a feeling of extreme happiness | There was euphoria after the win. |
| fruition | when a plan becomes real | Our plans came to fruition. |
| gout | a painful disease of the joints | He suffers from gout. |
| grievance | a complaint about unfair treatment | The workers have many grievances. |
| hysteria | extreme emotion that is out of control | There was mass hysteria. |