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Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Feelings and Emotions

Here you will learn some English words about feelings and emotions, such as "petrify", "abhor", "disgust", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL
to agitate

to make someone feel annoyed, anxious, or angry

Ex: The constant noise from the construction site agitated the residents. 
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to petrify

to make someone so frightened that they cannot move or speak

Ex: The sudden appearance of the ghostly figure in the dark forest petrified the hikers. 
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to disgrace

to bring shame or dishonor on oneself or other people

Ex: His scandalous behavior disgraced his family and tarnished their reputation. 
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to astound

to greatly shock or surprise someone

Ex: The magician's tricks astounded the audience, leaving them speechless. 
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to dumbfound

to make someone feel greatly shocked or amazed so much that they are speechless

Ex: The magician’s final trick dumbfounded the entire audience. 
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to abhor
to abhor
[Verb]

to hate a behavior or way of thought, believing that it is morally wrong

Ex: She abhors dishonesty and always values honesty above all else. 
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amorous
amorous
[Adjective]

suggestive of sexual desire

Ex: The film's amorous scenes were tastefully done but undeniably sensual. 
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antagonism

a state of active opposition or hostility toward someone or something, characterized by conflict and resistance

Ex: The long-standing antagonism between the rival gangs escalated into a violent confrontation. 
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to beam
to beam
[Verb]

to smile joyfully in an obvious way

Ex: The little girl beamed with delight when she unwrapped her birthday present. 
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confrontational
confrontational
[Adjective]

likely to cause arguments because of being aggressive

Ex: He was confrontational during the meeting. 
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dismay
dismay
[noun]

the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

Ex: Her face showed dismay when she heard the news of the cancellation. 
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contemptuous
contemptuous
[Adjective]

devoid of respect for someone or something

Ex: She gave him a contemptuous look after his rude comment. 
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desolate
desolate
[Adjective]

feeling very lonely and sad

Ex: After her best friend moved away, she felt desolate and struggled to find joy in her daily routine. 
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diffident
diffident
[Adjective]

having low self-confidence

Ex: Despite being knowledgeable, his diffident nature kept him from contributing in meetings. 
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grave
grave
[Adjective]

serious and solemn in manner or character

Ex: Her grave expression conveyed the seriousness of the situation, leaving everyone in the room silent. 
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to disgust

to make someone feel upset, shocked, and sometimes offended about something

Ex: His rude behavior towards the waiter disgusted everyone at the table. 
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abominable
abominable
[Adjective]

deserving intense hatred due to its cruelty

Ex: The dictator's abominable crimes shocked the world. 
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drowsy
drowsy
[Adjective]

feeling very sleepy

Ex: After a heavy lunch, she felt drowsy and struggled to keep her eyes open at her desk. 
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fidgety
fidgety
[Adjective]

unable to stay still and calm

Ex: The fidgety child couldn't sit still during the long car ride, constantly shifting in his seat. 
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ecstatic
ecstatic
[Adjective]

extremely excited and happy

Ex: She was ecstatic when she found out she had won the lottery, unable to contain her excitement. 
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edgy
edgy
[Adjective]

feeling anxious and easily irritated

Ex: She was feeling edgy before the meeting, worried about how her proposal would be received. 
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exasperated
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. 
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to enchant

to strongly attract someone and make them interested and excited

Ex: The charming streets of the old town enchanted tourists, inviting them to explore its hidden treasures. 
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frantic
frantic
[Adjective]

greatly frightened and worried about something, in a way that is uncontrollable

Ex: She became frantic when she couldn't find her child in the crowded mall. 
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delirious
delirious
[Adjective]

uncontrollably excited or happy

Ex: He was delirious with joy after winning the prize. 
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to frustrate

to make someone feel annoyed or upset for not being able to achieve what they desire

Ex: The ongoing delays frustrate her. 
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to grieve
to grieve
[Verb]

to feel intense sorrow, especially because someone has died

Ex: The entire community came together to grieve the passing of a beloved member. 
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infatuated
infatuated
[Adjective]

strongly but briefly in love or obsessed with someone or something

Ex: He was infatuated with his new coworker and couldn't stop thinking about her. 
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to infuriate

to make someone extremely angry

Ex: His dishonesty infuriated his colleagues. 
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dreary
dreary
[Adjective]

boring and repetitive that makes one feel unhappy

Ex: The repetitive tasks in the job made the work feel dreary and monotonous. 
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to exhilarate

to make one feel extremely excited, pleased, and delighted

Ex: The thrilling roller coaster ride exhilarated the riders, leaving them with a rush of excitement. 
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joyous
joyous
[Adjective]

full of happiness and delight

Ex: The celebration was joyous, filled with laughter, music, and dancing. 
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lonesome
lonesome
[Adjective]

unhappy because of loneliness

Ex: He felt lonesome after moving to a new city where he didn’t know anyone. 
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disillusioned
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. 
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despondency

the state of being unhappy and despairing

Ex: In the depths of his despondency, he struggled to find a reason to get out of bed each morning. 
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apathy
apathy
[noun]

a general lack of interest, concern, or enthusiasm toward things in life

Ex: The student's apathy towards his studies was evident in his consistently low grades. 
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melancholy

a feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained

Ex: She couldn't shake off the melancholy that lingered after saying goodbye to her childhood home. 
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outrage
outrage
[noun]

the extreme feeling of rage and anger

Ex: The news of the corruption scandal caused an outrage among the citizens, who demanded justice. 
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hysteria
hysteria
[noun]

great excitement, anger, or fear that makes someone unable to control their emotions, and as a result, they start laughing, crying, etc.

Ex: The announcement caused mass hysteria among the crowd. 
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self-loathing

an intense feeling of hatred or disgust toward oneself

Ex: He struggled with self-loathing after the mistake. 
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