Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Strong Emotional States

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acrophobia

[noun]

an unreasonable and persistent fear of heights

Ex: She overcame her acrophobia by gradually exposing herself to higher places .

agape

[Adjective]

having the mouth open, typically from surprise, amazement, or shock

Ex: They listened , agape, as the explorer told his incredible story .

aghast

[Adjective]

feeling terrified or shocked about something terrible or unexpected

Ex: He was left aghast when he learned about the sudden and unexplained disappearance of his colleague .

agog

[Adjective]

feeling or showing great interest and anticipation for something or someone

Ex: The book club was agog with anticipation for the release of the next installment in their favorite series.

ambivalence

[noun]

the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

Ex: The artist 's work elicited ambivalence among critics , with some praising its originality while others found it confusing .

amok

[Adverb]

in a chaotic manner, involving reckless or disruptive behavior

Ex: She feared the crowd might go amok if the announcement did n't go their way .

beatitude

[noun]

a state of perfect happiness

Ex: The painting captured a moment of pure beatitude.

berserk

[Adjective]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

Ex: After losing the game , the berserk player smashed his racket on the ground .

consternation

[noun]

a feeling of worry or shock after an unexpected, unpleasant event

Ex: The unexpected results of the test left the students in consternation.

euphoria

[noun]

a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or pleasure

Ex: Her euphoria was evident as she danced around the room .

fervor

[noun]

intense and passionate feeling

Ex: The protesters chanted with growing fervor, demanding change .

besotted

[Adjective]

so in love with someone or something that prevents one from thinking properly

Ex: Her besotted gaze was fixed on him , making it clear she was completely absorbed by her feelings .

histrionic

[Adjective]

excessively emotional in behavior, intended to attract attention

Ex: His histrionic reaction to the criticism seemed more about seeking sympathy than genuine concern .

elated

[Adjective]

excited and happy because something has happened or is going to happen

Ex: She was elated when she found out she was going to be a parent .

fervid

[Adjective]

characterized by passionate intensity, burning dedication, and deeply felt enthusiasm

Ex: Protesters made fervid calls for social justice reform, voicing their demands with fiery and unbridled intensity.

tempestuous

[Adjective]

involving many extreme and powerful emotions

Ex: The tempestuous debate left everyone feeling emotionally drained .

torrid

[Adjective]

filled with strong emotions and being passionate especially when it comes to sexual love

Ex: The film depicted their torrid relationship with raw and unrestrained passion .

verve

[noun]

lively energy, spirit, or enthusiasm in someone's style, performance, or way of expressing themselves

Ex: The speech lacked verve and failed to inspire the audience .

ambivalent

[Adjective]

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

Ex: His ambivalent attitude towards his career reflected his uncertainty about his long-term goals .

ardent

[Adjective]

showing a great amount of eagerness

Ex: His ardent commitment to fitness motivated everyone at the gym .

pandemonium

[noun]

a state of disorder

Ex: The surprise announcement caused pandemonium among the employees .

histrionics

[noun]

a display of strong emotions intended to attract attention or influence others

Ex: Without the histrionics, his argument would have sounded more reasonable .

to get one's back up

[phrase]

to make someone become really annoyed or angry

Ex: Mentioning politics tends to put people's back up.

taut

[Adjective]

(especially of nerves or muscles) under strain

Ex: His nerves were taut, stretched to the breaking point.

yen

[noun]

a strong desire or craving for something

Ex: The old songs stirred a deep yen for the past .

caprice

[noun]

a sudden and unpredictable change in mood, behavior, or decision

Ex: Fashion often follows the caprice of celebrity trends .

frenetic

[Adjective]

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

Ex: The children ’s frenetic laughter echoed through the playground .

mercurial

[Adjective]

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

Ex: Their relationship was strained by his mercurial attitude and frequent outbursts .

vehemently

[Adverb]

in a forceful, passionate, or intense way, especially when expressing emotion, opinion, or opposition

Ex: The senator spoke vehemently against corruption .

Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
Weakening & Decline	Confusion & Obscurity	Connection & Joining	Warfare
Abundance & Proliferation	Arts & Literature	Spoilage	Strong Emotional States
Color, Light & Visual Patterns	Form, Texture & Structure	Suitability & Appropriateness	Approval & Agreement
Additions & Attachments	Animals & Biology	Finance & Valuables	Tools & Equipment
Cognition & Understanding	Caution, Judgment & Awareness	Sound & Noise	Movement

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