English vocabulary The Last Word (Unit 1)

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hectic

/ˈhɛktɪk/

adjective

characterized by intense activity, confusion, or haste

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emotional

/ˈiˌmoʊʃənəɫ/, /ɪˈmoʊʃənəɫ/

adjective

relating to people's emotions

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to make a fuss

phrase

to react with excessive or unnecessary attention or agitation about something

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gutted

/ˈɡətɪd/

adjective

experiencing great sadness, shock, or disappointment

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to blow away

/blˈoʊ ɐwˈeɪ/

verb

to impress someone greatly

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thrilled to bits

phrase

used to describe a person who is very excited and pleased

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to get through to

/ɡɛt θɹˈuː tuː/

verb

to successfully communicate a message or idea to someone in a way that they understand or accept it

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couch potato

/kˈaʊtʃ pətˈeɪɾoʊ/

noun

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

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to get at

/ɡˈɛt æt/

verb

to criticize or attack someone, usually in a subtle or indirect manner

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adoration

/ˌæd.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

noun

the act of showing great love or admiration, usually through gestures or actions

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pride

/ˈpɹaɪd/

noun

a feeling of dignity and self-respect

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curiosity

/ˌkjʊɹiˈɑsəti/

noun

a strong wish to learn something or to know more about something

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encouragement

/ɛnˈkɝɪdʒmənt/

noun

something that is told or given to someone in order to give them hope or provide support

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fury

/ˈfjʊɹi/

noun

a feeling of extreme and often violent anger

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indignation

/ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/

noun

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

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irritation

/ˌɪɹɪˈteɪʃən/

noun

a feeling of annoyance or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome or unpleasant

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modesty

/ˈmɑdəsti/

noun

he quality of not being too proud or boastful about one's abilities or achievements, and not drawing too much attention to oneself

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reassurance

/ˌɹiəˈʃʊɹəns/

noun

a comforting action or statement made to someone to ease their worries, uncertainties, or anxieties about something

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anxiety

/æŋˈzaɪəti/

noun

a feeling of nervousness or worry that one might have about an uncertain outcome in the future

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boastfulness

/bˈoʊstfəlnəs/

noun

the act of bragging or expressing excessive pride or self-importance about oneself, one's achievements, possessions, or status

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disappointment

/ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/

noun

dissatisfaction that is resulted from the unfulfillment of one's expectations

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fear

/ˈfɪɹ/

noun

a bad feeling that we get when we are afraid or worried

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gratitude

/ˈɡɹætəˌtud/

noun

the quality of being thankful or showing appreciation for something

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sarcasm

/ˈsɑɹˌkæzəm/

noun

the practice of uttering words that convey the opposite meaning as a way to annoy someone or for creating a humorous effect

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relief

/ɹiˈɫif/, /ɹɪˈɫif/

noun

a feeling of comfort that comes when something annoying or upsetting is gone

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astonishment

/əˈstɑnɪʃmənt/

noun

a feeling of total surprise

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delight

/dɪˈɫaɪt/

noun

a feeling of great pleasure or joy

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to pull the other one / leg (, it has got bells on)

phrase

to show that one believes that someone is joking or lying

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to die

/ˈdaɪ/

verb

to have a strong longing or intense desire for something or someone

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