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

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acrophobia

[noun]

an unreasonable and persistent fear of heights

Ex: His acrophobia made it impossible for him to climb tall buildings.

agape

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She stood agape at the breathtaking view.

aghast

[Adjective]

feeling terrified or shocked about something terrible or unexpected

Ex: She was aghast when she saw the extent of the damage after the storm.

agog

[Adjective]

feeling or showing great interest and anticipation for something or someone

Ex: She was agog with excitement when she heard she had won the grand prize in the lottery.

ambivalence

[noun]

the state of having mixed or opposing feelings

Ex: The announcement of the policy change was met with ambivalence by the employees, who saw both pros and cons.

amok

[Adverb]

in a chaotic manner, involving reckless or disruptive behavior

Ex: The children ran amok through the house, knocking over furniture and shouting.

beatitude

[noun]

a state of perfect happiness

Ex: He sat in quiet beatitude, watching the sun rise over the hills.

berserk

[Adjective]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

Ex: When he saw the damage to his car, he went berserk and started shouting.

consternation

[noun]

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

Ex: The sudden cancellation of the flight caused consternation among the passengers.

euphoria

[noun]

a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or pleasure

Ex: The euphoria of winning the championship was overwhelming.

fervor

[noun]

intense and passionate feeling

Ex: The crowd cheered with patriotic fervor as the flag was raised.

besotted

[Adjective]

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

Ex: He acted in a besotted manner, constantly daydreaming about her and ignoring his work.

histrionic

[Adjective]

excessively emotional in behavior, intended to attract attention

Ex: Her histrionic outburst during the meeting made everyone uncomfortable.

elated

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was elated to receive the news of her promotion at work.

fervid

[Adjective]

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

Ex: Scientists have long held fervid debates on how to address the climate crisis with policies that match the scale of the problem.

tempestuous

[Adjective]

involving many extreme and powerful emotions

Ex: Their tempestuous relationship was marked by frequent, intense arguments.

torrid

[Adjective]

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

Ex: They shared a torrid kiss that left them both breathless.

verve

[noun]

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

Ex: She performed the dance with remarkable verve.

ambivalent

[Adjective]

having contradictory views or feelings about something or someone

Ex: She felt ambivalent about the job offer because it required moving to a new city.

ardent

[Adjective]

showing a great amount of eagerness

Ex: She was an ardent supporter of the environmental movement, dedicating her weekends to clean-up drives.

pandemonium

[noun]

a state of disorder

Ex: When the fire alarm went off during the ceremony, pandemonium broke out.

histrionics

[noun]

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

Ex: She ignored his histrionics and calmly continued the discussion.

to get one's back up

[phrase]

to make someone become really annoyed or angry

Ex: His rude remarks really put my back up.

taut

[Adjective]

(especially of nerves or muscles) under strain

Ex: Her face was taut with anxiety as she waited for the results.

yen

[noun]

a strong desire or craving for something

Ex: After months abroad, she felt a yen for home-cooked meals.

caprice

[noun]

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

Ex: His decision to quit was a caprice, not a calculated move.

frenetic

[Adjective]

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

Ex: The frenetic pace of the city can be overwhelming for newcomers.

mercurial

[Adjective]

prone to unpredicted and sudden changes

Ex: Her mercurial mood swings made it hard for friends to keep up.

vehemently

[Adverb]

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

Ex: She vehemently denied all the accusations.

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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