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Essential Words Needed for the GRE - Ups and Downs
Here you will learn some English words about conflict, such as "galling", "frisson", "glare", etc. that are needed for the GRE exam.
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frisson
[noun]
a sudden, intense, and pleasurable feeling of excitement, shiver, fear, or thrill, often accompanied by a tingling sensation on the skin
greed
[noun]
the unrestrained hunger for having more power, wealth, or possession than needed and deserved
hot-blooded
[adjective]
extremely quick to show how one feels inside; especially with strong emotions like anger and passion
hysteria
[noun]
great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.
idolatrous
[adjective]
displaying intense admiration or devotion that surpasses rationality or reason
ignominy
[noun]
a situation or event that causes embarrassment or a loss of respect, particularly when experienced in a public or widespread manner
inconsolable
[adjective]
lacking the ability to be comforted due to being too sad or disappointed
indignation
[noun]
a feeling of anger or annoyance aroused by something unjust, unworthy, or mean
inhibition
[noun]
a feeling of self-consciousness, restraint, or a limiting factor that hinders the free expression of one's thoughts, emotions, or actions
moonstruck
[adjective]
mentally unbalanced; seemingly due to being under the influence of the moon or its phases
to seethe
[verb]
to feel extremely worried and angry internally while trying not to show it externally
soulful
[adjective]
expressing a strong or sincere feeling that comes from within the heart
to stupefy
[verb]
to really confuse someone by giving them information that is too complex or hard for them to understand
tantrum
[noun]
an emotional outburst, usually associated with anger or frustration, that involves screaming, crying, kicking, and sometimes even physical aggression
to sulk
[verb]
to be in a bad mood and to remain silent and resentful due to feeling upset, angry, or disappointed
trepidation
[noun]
a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur
tremulous
[adjective]
(of the voice) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness
unrequited
[adjective]
having a feeling or desire that is not returned in the same way by another person
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