SAT Humanities - Positive Emotions

Here you will learn some English words related to positive emotions, such as "jubilation", "relish", "impassioned", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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jubilation [noun]

a feeling of great joy, triumph, or satisfaction

Ex: The team 's jubilation was visible after the hard-fought win .

bliss [noun]

a state of complete happiness, joy, and contentment

Ex: The newlyweds danced under the starlit sky , enveloped in the bliss of their wedding celebration .

glee [noun]

great happiness or joy, often accompanied by laughter or a sense of amusement

Ex: The surprise birthday party was met with shouts of glee from the unsuspecting guest of honor .

awe [noun]

a feeling of reverence, respect, and wonder inspired by something grand, powerful, or extraordinary

Ex: The precision and coordination of the synchronized dance routine left the audience in awe .

elation [noun]

a feeling of joyful pride or high spirits

Ex: His elation was evident in the wide smile on his face .

wonder [noun]

a feeling of admiration or surprise caused by something that is very unusual and exciting

Ex: The beauty of the landscape filled her with wonder .

amusement [noun]

a feeling we get when somebody or something is funny and exciting

Ex: The children squealed with delight and amusement as they played with their toys .

furor [noun]

a sudden and intense excitement, enthusiasm, or interest about something

Ex: The discovery of a new species of dinosaur generated a furor among paleontologists and enthusiasts alike .

thrill [noun]

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

Ex: The unexpected phone call brought a thrill of excitement to her day .

compelling [adjective]

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

Ex: His artwork is visually compelling , drawing viewers in with its vibrant colors and bold shapes .

exhilarating [adjective]

causing feelings of excitement or intense enthusiasm

Ex: The thrilling concert filled with energetic music and lights provided an exhilarating experience for the audience .

endearing [adjective]

referring to qualities or behaviors that make a person likable or charming to others

Ex: The baby's endearing smile won the hearts of everyone who saw her.

wondrous [adjective]

inspiring a feeling of wonder or amazement

Ex: The child 's imagination was filled with wondrous stories of faraway lands and magical creatures .

soothing [adjective]

providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

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upbeat [adjective]

having a positive and cheerful attitude

Ex: His upbeat personality always lifted the mood of those around him , no matter the situation .

nostalgic [adjective]

bringing back fond memories of the past, often with a sense of longing or affection

Ex: The nostalgic smell of freshly baked cookies brought back memories of baking with grandma .

uplifting [adjective]

making someone feel happier, more hopeful, or more positive

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overjoyed [adjective]

experiencing extreme happiness or great delight

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impassioned [adjective]

filled with intense emotion, fervor, or enthusiasm

Ex: The artist 's work was imbued with an impassioned energy , reflecting her deep emotions and convictions .

doting [adjective]

demonstrating an excessive and unconditional love or affection for someone, often to the point of being overly attentive

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fanciful [adjective]

coming from the imagination rather than facts

Ex: She spun fanciful stories about faraway lands and magical adventures to entertain her younger siblings .

enchanted [adjective]

filled with joy, often as a result of experiencing something magical or captivating

Ex: His eyes were filled with an enchanted glow as he watched the ballet performance unfold on stage .

delighted [adjective]

filled with great pleasure or joy

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

to fascinate [verb]

to capture someone's interest or curiosity

Ex: The history documentary fascinated viewers with its in-depth exploration of past events .

to embolden [verb]

to give someone courage or confidence, inspiring them to take bold actions or face challenges with determination

Ex: Encouraging feedback can embolden students to participate more actively in class .

to relish [verb]

to enjoy or take pleasure in something greatly

Ex: They relished spending time together as a family , cherishing each moment .

to relieve [verb]

to decrease the amount of pain, stress, etc.

Ex: Medication has relieved the intensity of his chronic pain .

to rejoice [verb]

to feel or show great joy, delight, or happiness

Ex: The community will rejoice when the new park is officially opened .

to exude [verb]

to clearly show a feeling or quality through how one acts

Ex: She always exudes happiness , making everyone around her feel upbeat .

to entrance [verb]

to attract someone completely, making them deeply interested

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to enthrall [verb]

to captivate someone completely

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to empathize [verb]

to deeply understand and share the feelings or experiences of someone else

Ex: Having experienced a similar setback , she was able to empathize with her colleague 's disappointment .

to kindle [verb]

to awaken feelings and sentiments

Ex: A sincere apology can kindle forgiveness and repair strained relationships .

to evoke [verb]

to call forth or elicit emotions, feelings, or responses, often in a powerful or vivid manner

Ex: Her heartfelt speech at the ceremony managed to evoke both tears and smiles from the audience .

deliciously [adverb]

in a way that is extremely enjoyable to the senses, especially taste

Ex: The kitchen smelled deliciously of baked cinnamon rolls .

SAT Humanities
History and Archaeology	Art and Craft	Performance Arts and Media	Music
Literature and Culture	Social Sciences	Politics and Legislature	Power and Ruling
Law and Obligations	Conflict and Compliance	Business and Management	Religion and Belief Systems
People	Job and Social Titles	Temporary and Relative Roles	Human Qualities and Appearance
Activity and Behavior	Manual Action	Thoughts	Positive Emotions
Negative Emotions	Opinions	Positive Attitude	Negative and Neutral Attitude
Residence and Recreation	Resource and Food	Virtue	Evil
Communication	Interaction