Essential Vocabulary for the GRE - Ups and Downs

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

marked by causing irritation and annoyance

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

to cause someone persistent worry or discomfort

an intense and selfish desire for something such as power and wealth

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

to breathe at a very fast pace

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

displaying intense admiration or devotion that surpasses rationality or reason

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

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

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

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

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

the quality of being short-tempered

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

boring because of being the same thing all the time

mentally unbalanced, appearing irrational or dreamy

emotionally distressed and worked up

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

showing sadness, typically in a mild manner

frequently or constantly finding fault and complaining

experiencing extreme hunger

the feeling of hatred or disgust toward someone or something

showing sadness and regret inspired by compassion

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

having a gloomy atmosphere that reminds one of tombs or graves

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

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

having a calm or restrained manner

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

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

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

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

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

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

sorrowful in appearance, looking very sad or miserable

annoyed or irritated, feeling frustrated or troubled

serious in mood, often reflecting sadness

fully absorbed or captivated by something