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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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