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frisson
/fɹiːsˈɔ̃/
noun
a sudden, intense, and pleasurable feeling of excitement, shiver, fear, or thrill, often accompanied by a tingling sensation on the skin
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galling
/ˈɡɔɫɪŋ/
adjective
marked by causing irritation and annoyance
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glare
/ˈɡɫɛɹ/
noun
a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility
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to gnaw at
/nˈɔː æt/
verb
to be gradually destroyed
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greed
/ˈɡɹid/
noun
the unrestrained hunger for having more power, wealth, or possession than needed and deserved
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hot-blooded
/hˈɑːtblˈʌdᵻd/
adjective
extremely quick to show how one feels inside; especially with strong emotions like anger and passion
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to hyperventilate
/hˌaɪpɚvˈɛntᵻlˌeɪt/
verb
to breathe at a very fast pace
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hysteria
/hɪˈstɛɹiə/
noun
great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.
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idolatrous
/aɪˈdɑɫətɹəs/
adjective
displaying intense admiration or devotion that surpasses rationality or reason
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ignominy
/ˈɪɡnoʊˌmɪni/
noun
a situation or event that causes embarrassment or a loss of respect, particularly when experienced in a public or widespread manner
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inconsolable
/ɪnkˈɑːnsoʊləbəl/
adjective
lacking the ability to be comforted due to being too sad or disappointed
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indignation
/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
noun
a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
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inhibition
/ˌɪnəˈbɪʃən/, /ˌɪnhəˈbɪʃən/
noun
a feeling of self-consciousness, restraint, or a limiting factor that hinders the free expression of one's thoughts, emotions, or actions
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inquisitive
/ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
adjective
having a desire to learn many different things
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irascibility
/ɪɹˌæsəbˈɪlɪɾi/
noun
the quality of being short-tempered
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to loathe
/ˈɫoʊð/
verb
to dislike something or someone very much often with a sense of disgust
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monotonous
/məˈnɑtənəs/
adjective
boring because of being the same thing all the time
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moonstruck
/ˈmunˌstɹək/
adjective
mentally unbalanced; seemingly due to being under the influence of the moon or its phases
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overwrought
/ˌoʊvɝˈɹɔt/
adjective
emotionally distressed and worked up
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poignancy
/ˈpɔɪnjənsi/
noun
a state that provokes bitter emotions like pity, regret, or sadness
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plaintive
/ˈpɫeɪnɪv/, /ˈpɫeɪntɪv/
adjective
showing sadness or melancholy; typically in a mild manner
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querulous
/ˈkwɛɹəɫəs/
adjective
frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining
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ravenous
/ˈɹævənəs/
adjective
experiencing extreme hunger
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revulsion
/ɹiˈvəɫʃən/, /ɹɪˈvəɫʃən/
noun
the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something
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rueful
/ˈɹufəɫ/
adjective
showing sadness and regret inspired by compassion
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to seethe
/ˈsið/
verb
to feel extremely worried and angry internally while trying not to show it externally
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sepulchral
/sˈɛpʌlkɹəl/
adjective
having a gloomy atmosphere that reminds one of tombs or graves
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soulful
/ˈsoʊɫfəɫ/
adjective
expressing a strong or sincere feeling that comes from within the heart
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to stupefy
/stˈuːpɪfˌaɪ/
verb
to really confuse someone by giving them information that is too complex or hard for them to understand
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subdued
/səbˈdud/
adjective
having a calm or restrained manner
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tantrum
/ˈtæntɹəm/
noun
an emotional outburst, usually associated with anger or frustration, that involves screaming, crying, kicking, and sometimes even physical aggression
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to sulk
/ˈsəɫk/
verb
to be in a bad mood and to remain silent and resentful due to feeling upset, angry, or disappointed
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temperamental
/ˌtɛmpɝˈmɛntəɫ/, /ˌtɛmpɹəˈmɛntəɫ/
adjective
prone to sudden and unpredictable changes in mood or behavior
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trepidation
/ˌtɹɛpɪˈdeɪʃən/
noun
a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur
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tremulous
/ˈtɹɛmjəɫəs/
adjective
(of the voice) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness
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unrequited
/ˌənɹiˈkwaɪtɪd/
adjective
having a feeling or desire that is not returned in the same way by another person
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woebegone
/ˈwoʊbɪˌɡɔn/
adjective
affected by or full of grief or woe
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vexed
/ˈvɛkst/
adjective
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
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somber
/ˈsɑmbɝ/
adjective
grave or even gloomy in character
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rapt
/ˈɹæpt/
adjective
feeling great rapture or delight
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