Words related to "Conflict" | Essential Vocabulary for the GRE

frisson

noun

/fɹiːsˈɔ̃/

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a sudden, intense, and pleasurable feeling of excitement, shiver, fear, or thrill, often accompanied by a tingling sensation on the skin

Example

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She felt a frisson of excitement as the concert began.

A frisson of fear ran down his spine in the haunted house.

galling

Adjective

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marked by causing irritation and annoyance

glare

noun

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a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

to gnaw at

Verb

/nˈɔː æt/

to cause someone persistent worry or discomfort

Grammatical Information:

Phrasal Status

inseparable

hot-blooded

Adjective

/hˈɑːtblˈʌdᵻd/

extremely quick to show how one feels inside; especially with strong emotions like anger and passion

to hyperventilate

Verb

/hˌaɪpɚvˈɛntᵻlˌeɪt/

to breathe at a very fast pace

hysteria

noun

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great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.

idolatrous

Adjective

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displaying intense admiration or devotion that surpasses rationality or reason

ignominy

noun

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a situation or event that causes embarrassment or a loss of respect, particularly when experienced in a public or widespread manner

inconsolable

Adjective

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lacking the ability to be comforted due to being too sad or disappointed

consolable

indignation

noun

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a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean

inhibition

noun

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a feeling of self-consciousness, restraint, or a limiting factor that hinders the free expression of one's thoughts, emotions, or actions

inquisitive

Adjective

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having a desire to learn many different things and asks many questions to gain knowledge or understanding

irascibility

noun

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the quality of being short-tempered

to loathe

Verb

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to dislike something or someone very much, often with a sense of disgust

monotonous

Adjective

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boring because of being the same thing all the time

moonstruck

Adjective

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mentally unbalanced, appearing irrational or dreamy

overwrought

Adjective

/ˌoʊvɚˈrɔːt/

emotionally distressed and worked up

poignancy

noun

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a state that provokes bitter emotions like pity, regret, or sadness

plaintive

Adjective

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showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

querulous

Adjective

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frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

ravenous

Adjective

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experiencing extreme hunger

revulsion

noun

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the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

rueful

Adjective

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showing sadness and regret inspired by compassion

to seethe

Verb

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th

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to feel extremely worried and angry internally while trying not to show it externally

Grammatical Information:

intransitive

sepulchral

Adjective

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having a gloomy atmosphere that reminds one of tombs or graves

soulful

Adjective

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ou

oʊ

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ə

l

expressing a strong or sincere feeling that comes from within the heart

to stupefy

Verb

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u:

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e

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f

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to really confuse someone by giving them information that is too complex or hard for them to understand

subdued

Adjective

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d

ue

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d

having a calm or restrained manner

tantrum

noun

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an emotional outburst, usually associated with anger or frustration, that involves screaming, crying, kicking, and sometimes even physical aggression

to sulk

Verb

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to be in a bad mood and to remain silent and resentful due to feeling upset, angry, or disappointed

temperamental

Adjective

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experiencing frequent changes in mood or behavior, often in an unpredictable or inconsistent manner

trepidation

noun

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a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur

tremulous

Adjective

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(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

unrequited

Adjective

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having a feeling or desire that is not returned in the same way by another person

woebegone

Adjective

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e

sorrowful in appearance, looking very sad or miserable

vexed

Adjective

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annoyed or irritated, feeling frustrated or troubled

somber

Adjective

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serious in mood, often reflecting sadness

rapt

Adjective

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æ

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fully absorbed or captivated by something

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