Solutions - Upper-Intermediate - Unit 2 - 2A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 2 - 2A in the Solutions Upper-Intermediate coursebook, such as "indecisive", "disillusioned", "exasperated", etc.

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to describe

[Verb]

to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

Ex: He used metaphors to describe the power of nature in his poem.

feeling

[noun]

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

Ex: The feeling of warmth from the sun on her skin filled her with comfort and contentment.

alarmed

[Adjective]

feeling worried or concerned due to a sudden, unexpected event or potential danger

Ex: She felt alarmed when she heard the sound of glass breaking downstairs.

amused

[Adjective]

feeling entertained or finding something funny or enjoyable

Ex: The amused chuckles from the audience filled the theater during the comedy show.

anxious

[Adjective]

(of a person) feeling worried because of thinking something unpleasant might happen

Ex: She felt anxious before her job interview, worrying about whether she would perform well.

ashamed

[Adjective]

feeling embarrassed or sorry about one's actions, characteristics, or circumstances

Ex: She felt ashamed of her behavior at the party, realizing she had acted inappropriately.

bitter

[Adjective]

(of a person) refusing or unable to let go of anger or hatred toward others or past events

Ex: After losing the promotion, he became bitter and withdrew from social interactions.

content

[Adjective]

satisfied and happy with one's current situation

Ex: After years of hard work, she finally felt content with her life.

disappointed

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She felt disappointed when her favorite team lost the championship game.

disillusioned

[Adjective]

feeling disappointed because someone or something is not as worthy or good as one believed

Ex: After working in politics for years, he became disillusioned with the system's corruption and inefficiency.

envious

[Adjective]

feeling unhappy or resentful because someone has something one wants

Ex: She couldn't help but feel envious of her friend's luxurious vacation photos.

exasperated

[Adjective]

feeling intense frustration, especially due to an unsolvable problem

Ex: She let out an exasperated sigh when she realized she had forgotten her keys again.

frustrated

[Adjective]

(of a person) incapable of achieving success in a specific profession

Ex: He was a frustrated musician working as a bank clerk.

humiliated

[Adjective]

experiencing the feeling of embarrassment, shame, or disrespect because of being mistreated or ridiculed

Ex: He felt humiliated after being publicly criticized by his boss.

hysterical

[Adjective]

experiencing a state of extreme fear or panic, unable to stay calm

Ex: A small problem at work caused a hysterical reaction among the staff.

indecisive

[Adjective]

(of a person) having difficulty making choices or decisions, often due to fear, lack of confidence, or overthinking

Ex: She's so indecisive that it takes her hours to choose what to wear each morning.

irritated

[Adjective]

feeling angry or annoyed, often due to something unpleasant

Ex: She was irritated by the constant noise from the construction site next door.

miserable

[Adjective]

feeling very unhappy or uncomfortable

Ex: She felt miserable after failing the exam.

stressed

[Adjective]

feeling so anxious that makes one unable to relax

Ex: She felt so stressed about the upcoming exams that she couldn't sleep.

stunned

[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was stunned by the unexpected announcement of her promotion.

thrilled

[Adjective]

feeling intense excitement or pleasure

Ex: She was thrilled to receive the job offer from her dream company.

upbeat

[Adjective]

having a positive and cheerful attitude

Ex: Despite the setbacks, she remained upbeat about the project's success.

Solutions - Upper-Intermediate
Introduction - IA - Part 1	Introduction - IA - Part 2	Introduction - IC	Unit 1 - 1A
Unit 1 - 1C	Unit 1 - 1E	Unit 1 - 1F	Unit 1 - 1G
Unit 2 - 2A	Unit 2 - 2D	Unit 2 - 2E	Unit 2 - 2F
Unit 2 - 2G	Unit 2 - 2H	Unit 3 - 3A	Unit 3 - 3C
Unit 3 - 3E	Unit 4 - 4A - Part 1	Unit 4 - 4A - Part 2	Unit 4 - 4B

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