Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Emotional Rollercoaster

Here you will learn some English words about emotions, such as "febrile", "famished", "drab", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.

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abashed

[Adjective]

showing embarrassment or discomfort due to a mistake or an awkward situation

Ex: She was abashed by the unexpected compliment.

to abominate

[Verb]

to hate something or someone intensely

Ex: We abominate corruption in government and demand transparency and accountability .

abhorrence

[noun]

a feeling of extreme hatred or aversion toward something or someone

Ex: The community 's abhorrence of corruption led them to demand stricter oversight and accountability from their leaders .

acrimonious

[Adjective]

including a lot of anger, harsh arguments and negative emotions

Ex: The political debate was so acrimonious that it overshadowed any meaningful discussion of the issues .

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.

ardor

[noun]

deep and passionate love or affection for someone

Ex: The couple 's ardor for each other never faded , even after decades of marriage .

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 .

blithe

[Adjective]

acting in a careless way without much thought about consequences

Ex: He was criticized for his blithe comments on sensitive issues.

to boggle

[Verb]

to act very slowly when something difficult, unexpected, or confusing happens

Ex: She boggled at the amount of paperwork required for the application .

to brood

[Verb]

to dwell on one’s troubles or worries in a depressed way

Ex: Instead of enjoying the party , he spent the evening brooding about his upcoming exams .

chuffed

[Adjective]

very pleased, proud, or delighted about something

Ex: The parents felt chuffed watching their child graduate with honors.

conscience-stricken

[Adjective]

‌feeling guilty about something you have done or failed to do

Ex: The conscience-stricken artist revealed the plagiarism in his work .

contemptuous

[Adjective]

devoid of respect for someone or something

Ex: Her contemptuous laughter made him feel small and insignificant .

to cringe

[Verb]

to draw back involuntarily, often in response to fear, pain, embarrassment, or discomfort

Ex: Witnessing the accident made bystanders cringe in horror at the impact .

desolation

[noun]

a state of complete emptiness, loneliness, or devastation

Ex: The war veteran returned to the battlefield , overwhelmed by the desolation that contrasted sharply with memories of camaraderie .

despondency

[noun]

the state of being unhappy and despairing

Ex: The counselor offered support and guidance to help him overcome his feelings of despondency and find hope again .

diffidence

[noun]

shyness due to a lack of confidence in oneself

Ex: Despite his talent , his diffidence prevented him from auditioning for the lead role .

to disconcert

[Verb]

to unsettle someone, causing them to become stressed or lose their confidence

Ex: The unusual behavior of the usually calm colleague disconcerted the entire office .

disillusioned

[Adjective]

feeling disappointed because someone or something is not as worthy or good as one believed

Ex: He became disillusioned with his idol after learning about the celebrity 's unethical behavior behind the scenes .

to dismay

[Verb]

to cause someone to feel shocked, worried, or upset

Ex: The politician 's scandalous remarks dismayed the public , leading to a loss of trust .

consternation

[noun]

a feeling of shock or confusion

Ex: She looked at the broken vase with consternation, wondering how it happened .

dreary

[Adjective]

boring and repetitive that makes one feel unhappy

Ex: The dreary lecture was filled with repetitive details that failed to capture interest .

drab

[Adjective]

lifeless and lacking in interest

Ex: Her drab expression showed how little enthusiasm she had for the event .

to dumbfound

[Verb]

to make someone feel greatly shocked or amazed so much that they are speechless

Ex: The surprise ending of the movie dumbfounded viewers and sparked discussions .

ecstatic

[Adjective]

extremely excited and happy

Ex: The couple was ecstatic upon learning they were expecting their first child .

empathetic

[Adjective]

having the ability to understand and share the feelings, emotions, and experiences of others

Ex: The doctor 's empathetic bedside manner helped ease the anxiety of patients .

engrossed

[Adjective]

giving one's full attention to something

Ex: She looked up only when the movie ended, having been engrossed in the story.

exasperated

[Adjective]

feeling intense frustration, especially due to an unsolvable problem

Ex: After hours of searching, he threw his hands up in exasperation, unable to find the missing document.

exclamatory

[Adjective]

expressing a strong and sudden emotion or reaction

Ex: The email was filled with exclamatory phrases expressing enthusiasm for the project .

to exult

[Verb]

to rejoice greatly or celebrate very cheerfully

Ex: She could n’t help but exult when she received the good news about her promotion .

famished

[Adjective]

having a great need for food

Ex: He returned home from practice famished and raided the refrigerator for a snack.

fidgety

[Adjective]

unable to stay still and calm

Ex: During the boring lecture , the students grew increasingly fidgety, glancing at the clock every few minutes .

flabbergasted

[Adjective]

extremely surprised or astonished to the point of being speechless or confused

Ex: She felt flabbergasted when she found out her favorite band was performing in town.

to fluster

[Verb]

to make someone feel nervous or uncomfortable, often by surprising or overwhelming them

Ex: The last-minute presentation request flustered the employee , who had to scramble to prepare .

frazzled

[Adjective]

extremely tired, stressed, or overwhelmed

Ex: The team was frazzled from working around the clock to meet the deadline.

to fret

[Verb]

to be anxious about something minor or uncertain

Ex: He fretted over what to wear to the party , worrying that he would n't fit in .

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Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Emotional Rollercoaster