English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 5A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 5A in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "miserable", "relieved", "astonished", etc.

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feeling [noun]

an emotional state or sensation that one experiences such as happiness, guilt, sadness, etc.

Ex: The feeling of excitement in the air was palpable as the crowd awaited the start of the concert .

miserable [adjective]

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

Ex: He looked miserable sitting alone in the corner .

homesick [adjective]

feeling sad because of being away from one's home

Ex: After months overseas , he became deeply homesick and wanted to return .

disappointed [adjective]

not satisfied or happy with something, because it did not meet one's expectations or hopes

Ex: The disappointed expression on her face revealed her sadness .

lonely [adjective]

feeling unhappy due to being alone or lacking companionship

Ex: The traveler admitted to feeling lonely during his solo journey .

proud [adjective]

feeling satisfied with someone or one's possessions, achievements, etc.

Ex: She felt proud of her artwork being displayed in the gallery .

fed up [adjective]

feeling tired, annoyed, or frustrated with a situation or person

Ex: He 's fed up with waiting for his promotion and is considering looking for a new job .

grateful [adjective]

expressing or feeling appreciation for something received or experienced

Ex: She spoke softly , grateful for the kindness shown to her .

upset [adjective]

feeling disturbed or distressed due to a negative event

Ex: She tried to hide how upset she was during the meeting .

relieved [adjective]

feeling free from worry, stress, or anxiety after a challenging or difficult situation

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offended [adjective]

feeling angry, upset, hurt, or annoyed due to rude or embarrassing remarks or behaviors

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astonished [adjective]

feeling very surprised or impressed, especially because of an unexpected event

Ex: Her astonished expression showed that she could not believe what she was hearing .

bewildered [adjective]

experiencing confusion

Ex: The sudden changes in her schedule left her feeling bewildered and overwhelmed with uncertainty .

delighted [adjective]

filled with great pleasure or joy

Ex: The children looked delighted as they opened their Christmas presents .

desperate [noun]

a person that is scared and needs help

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devastated [adjective]

experiencing great shock or sadness

Ex: After the earthquake destroyed their home , the family felt devastated and unsure of where to turn for help .

horrified [adjective]

very scared or shocked

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overwhelmed [adjective]

feeling stressed or burdened by a lot of tasks or emotions at once

Ex: She felt overwhelmed by the expectations placed on her by her family .

stunned [adjective]

feeling so shocked or surprised that one is incapable of acting in a normal way

Ex: The stunned expression on his face revealed his disbelief at the incredible coincidence .

thrilled [adjective]

feeling intense excitement or pleasure

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scared [adjective]

feeling frightened or anxious

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stiff [adjective]

harsh or severe in nature or effect

Ex: The stiff competition in the job market made it difficult for recent graduates to find employment .

down [adjective]

experiencing a temporary state of sadness

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shattered [adjective]

receiving damage and becoming broken or destroyed

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gobsmacked [adjective]

extremely shocked or surprised, to the point of becoming speechless

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sick [adjective]

feeling bored or annoyed with a person, situation, or thing because of having an excessive amount of it

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sad [adjective]

emotionally bad or unhappy

Ex: She felt sad and anxious before the important exam .

depressed [adjective]

feeling very unhappy and having no hope

Ex: The loss of her job left her feeling depressed and uncertain about the future .

terrified [adjective]

feeling extremely scared

Ex: She felt terrified by the thought of speaking in front of a large audience .

extremely [adverb]

to a very great amount or degree

Ex: She is extremely friendly and easily makes new friends .

exhausted [adjective]

feeling extremely tired physically or mentally, often due to a lack of sleep

Ex: She felt mentally exhausted after dealing with a challenging project at work .

irritated [adjective]

feeling angry or annoyed, often due to something unpleasant

Ex: The long wait at the doctor 's office left him feeling increasingly irritated .

gutted [adjective]

experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

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English File - Upper Intermediate
Lesson 1A	Lesson 1B	Lesson 2A	Lesson 2B
Lesson 3A	Lesson 3B	Lesson 4A	Lesson 4B
Lesson 5A	Lesson 5B	Lesson 6A	Lesson 6B
Lesson 7A	Lesson 7B	Lesson 8A	Lesson 8B
Lesson 9A	Lesson 9B	Lesson 10A	Lesson 10B