Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Feelings and Emotions

a very strong feeling of wanting to do or have something

a feeling of fondness or liking toward someone or something

the state of being enthusiastic about having or doing something or feeling this way when expecting something

the state of having great interest in something or someone

a feeling of great excitement and passion

strong love and support expressed for a person or thing

happiness and satisfaction, particularly with one's life

a feeling of great wonder, often due to something extraordinary

satisfaction with or confidence in one's own abilities or qualities

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

a strong feeling of surprise caused by something unexpected

great regard and respect for someone or something based on their qualities, achievements, or principles

a sudden feeling of pleasure and excitement

a feeling of extreme tiredness that is usually caused by physical or mental overwork or exercise

a tendency to quickly become angry

fear that is felt suddenly

a feeling of irritation or discomfort caused by something that is bothersome, unpleasant, or disruptive

hatred and anger that could lead to violent or threatening behavior

a feeling of nervousness or worry about a future event or uncertain outcome

a feeling of total hopelessness

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

the feeling of being impatient, annoyed, or upset because of being unable to do or achieve what is desired

a feeling of distress, shyness, or guilt as a result of an uncomfortable situation

a feeling of extreme tiredness

great anxiety, pain, or unhappiness

great embarrassment as a result of having been made to look stupid

a sense of great regret that one feels as a result of having done something bad or wrong

an intense and selfish desire for something such as power and wealth

a feeling of dissatisfaction, unhappiness, or anger that one might have as a result of wanting what others have

a very strong feeling of dislike

a feeling of extreme sadness caused by something unpleasant

the disregard and lack of respect for someone or something seen as insignificant or unworthy

an intensely unpleasant emotion in response to danger or threat

a state of extreme anxiety

a feeling of extreme and often violent anger

great discomfort or pain

a feeling of fear or worry that something bad might happen in the future

behavior or feelings that are aggressive or unfriendly

great anger that is hard to contain