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: He gave an abashed apology for his behavior .

to abominate [verb]

to hate something or someone intensely

Ex: They abominate racism and actively work to promote racial equality .

abhorrence [noun]

a feeling of extreme hatred or aversion toward something or someone

Ex: Their abhorrence of the oppressive regime was clear in their impassioned speeches and protests .

acrimonious [adjective]

including a lot of anger, harsh arguments and negative emotions

Ex: The acrimonious dispute between the neighbors over property lines seemed never-ending .

aghast [adjective]

feeling terrified or shocked about something terrible or unexpected

Ex: He stood aghast at the crime scene , unable to process what had happened .

agog [adjective]

feeling or showing great interest and anticipation for something or someone

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ardor [noun]

deep and passionate love or affection for someone

Ex: The ardor she felt for her hometown was clear in her passionate storytelling .

berserk [adjective]

acting violently or irrationally due to extreme anger or excitement

Ex: The berserk dog tore through the yard , destroying everything in its path .

blithe [adjective]

acting in a careless way without much thought about consequences

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to boggle [verb]

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

Ex: The students are still boggling at the difficult puzzle presented by their teacher yesterday .

to brood [verb]

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

Ex: After the argument , she sat alone , brooding about what she should have said .

chuffed [adjective]

very pleased, proud, or delighted about something

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conscience-stricken [adjective]

‌feeling guilty about something you have done or failed to do

Ex: The conscience-stricken student admitted to cheating on the exam .

contemptuous [adjective]

devoid of respect for someone or something

Ex: He made a contemptuous remark about her choice of career .

to cringe [verb]

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

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desolation [noun]

a state of complete emptiness, loneliness, or devastation

Ex: The loss of a loved one left a deep sense of desolation in her heart , a void that seemed impossible to fill .

despondency [noun]

the state of being unhappy and despairing

Ex: Despite his efforts to stay positive , the constant setbacks led him into a spiral of despondency .

diffidence [noun]

shyness due to a lack of confidence in oneself

Ex: The student 's diffidence was apparent during class presentations .

to disconcert [verb]

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

Ex: The eerie silence in the haunted house started to disconcert even the bravest of visitors .

disillusioned [adjective]

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

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to dismay [verb]

to cause someone to feel shocked, worried, or upset

Ex: The news of the layoffs dismayed the employees , causing anxiety about their future .

consternation [noun]

a feeling of shock or confusion

Ex: There was consternation in the crowd when the power went out during the concert .

dreary [adjective]

boring and repetitive that makes one feel unhappy

Ex: The movie ’s plot was so dreary that many people walked out halfway through .

drab [adjective]

lifeless and lacking in interest

Ex: The team 's drab performance left fans feeling disappointed .

to dumbfound [verb]

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

Ex: The rare artifact discovery dumbfounded the archaeologists .

ecstatic [adjective]

extremely excited and happy

Ex: The children were ecstatic when they found out they were going to Disneyland .

empathetic [adjective]

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

Ex: Jake 's empathetic response to his friend 's loss was evident as he sat with him , offering silent support .

engrossed [adjective]

giving one's full attention to something

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exasperated [adjective]

feeling intense frustration, especially due to an unsolvable problem

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exclamatory [adjective]

expressing a strong and sudden emotion or reaction

Ex: Her exclamatory gesture made it clear how thrilled she was with the gift .

to exult [verb]

to rejoice greatly or celebrate very cheerfully

Ex: The fans exulted in their team ’s unexpected comeback win .

famished [adjective]

having a great need for food

Ex: She felt famished after a day of hard work and could n't wait to sit down to a hearty meal .

fidgety [adjective]

unable to stay still and calm

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flabbergasted [adjective]

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

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to fluster [verb]

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

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frazzled [adjective]

extremely tired, stressed, or overwhelmed

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to fret [verb]

to be anxious about something minor or uncertain

Ex: Do n't fret over being a few minutes late ; they wo n't mind .

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