Vocabolario Essenziale per il GRE - Alti e bassi

a sudden, intense, and pleasurable feeling of excitement, shiver, fear, or thrill, often accompanied by a tingling sensation on the skin

chill

marked by causing irritation and annoyance

irritante

a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

abbagliamento

to be gradually destroyed

rosicchiare

the unrestrained hunger for having more power, wealth, or possession than needed and deserved

avidità

extremely quick to show how one feels inside; especially with strong emotions like anger and passion

sangue caldo

to breathe at a very fast pace

iperventilato

great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.

isteria

displaying intense admiration or devotion that surpasses rationality or reason

idolatra

a situation or event that causes embarrassment or a loss of respect, particularly when experienced in a public or widespread manner

ignominia

lacking the ability to be comforted due to being too sad or disappointed

inconsolabile

a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

indignazione

a feeling of self-consciousness, restraint, or a limiting factor that hinders the free expression of one's thoughts, emotions, or actions

inibizione

having a desire to learn many different things and asks many questions to gain knowledge or understanding

curioso

the quality of being short-tempered

irascibilità

to dislike something or someone very much, often with a sense of disgust

detestare

boring because of being the same thing all the time

monotono

mentally unbalanced, appearing irrational or dreamy

folle

emotionally distressed and worked up

alterato

a state that provokes bitter emotions like pity, regret, or sadness

intensità

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

lamentoso

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

scontroso

experiencing extreme hunger

famelico

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

repulsione

showing sadness and regret inspired by compassion

triste

to feel extremely worried and angry internally while trying not to show it externally

essere furioso

having a gloomy atmosphere that reminds one of tombs or graves

sepolcrale

expressing a strong or sincere feeling that comes from within the heart

sentimentale

to really confuse someone by giving them information that is too complex or hard for them to understand

stupefare

having a calm or restrained manner

sottomesso

an emotional outburst, usually associated with anger or frustration, that involves screaming, crying, kicking, and sometimes even physical aggression

capricci

to be in a bad mood and to remain silent and resentful due to feeling upset, angry, or disappointed

avvilirsi

experiencing frequent changes in mood or behavior, often in an unpredictable or inconsistent manner

temperamentali

a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

trepidazione

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

tremante

having a feeling or desire that is not returned in the same way by another person

non corrisposto

sorrowful in appearance, looking very sad or miserable

guaebegone

annoyed or irritated, feeling frustrated or troubled

arrabbiato

serious in mood, often reflecting sadness

cupo

fully absorbed or captivated by something

rapito