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 Vocabulary for TOEFL
to agitate
to agitate [verb]

to make someone feel annoyed, anxious, or angry

Ex: His repeated criticisms have agitated me .
to petrify
to petrify [verb]

to make someone so frightened that they cannot move or speak

Ex: The terrifying scream in the haunted house petrified the visitors , rendering them speechless .
to disgrace
to disgrace [verb]

to bring shame or dishonor on oneself or other people

Ex: The politician 's corrupt actions disgraced the entire government .
to astound
to astound [verb]

to greatly shock or surprise someone

Ex: Her remarkable singing talent astounded everyone at the talent show , earning her a standing ovation .
to dumbfound
to dumbfound [verb]

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

Ex: The rare artifact discovery dumbfounded the archaeologists .
to abhor
to abhor [verb]

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

Ex: They abhor discrimination in any form and strive for equality .
amorous
amorous [adjective]

suggestive of sexual desire

Ex: The novel was filled with amorous encounters and passionate longing .
antagonism
antagonism [noun]

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

Ex: The antagonism between the two business partners gradually grew , resulting in a bitter dispute over company ownership .
to beam
to beam [verb]

to smile joyfully in an obvious way

Ex: She beamed with pride as she showcased her artwork to the admiring crowd .
dismay
dismay [noun]

the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

Ex: He looked at the broken vase in dismay , unsure of how it happened .
contemptuous
contemptuous [adjective]

devoid of respect for someone or something

Ex: He made a contemptuous remark about her choice of career .
desolate
desolate [adjective]

feeling very lonely and sad

Ex: He wandered through the desolate town , feeling the weight of his loneliness pressing down on him .
grave
grave [adjective]

serious and solemn in manner or character

Ex: The doctor 's grave demeanor hinted at the gravity of the patient 's medical condition .
to disgust
to disgust [verb]

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

Ex: The politician 's corrupt actions disgusted the citizens .
abominable
abominable [adjective]

deserving intense hatred due to its cruelty

Ex: His abominable betrayal destroyed years of trust .
fidgety
fidgety [adjective]

unable to stay still and calm

Ex:
ecstatic
ecstatic [adjective]

extremely excited and happy

Ex: The children were ecstatic when they found out they were going to Disneyland .
edgy
edgy [adjective]

feeling anxious and easily irritated

Ex: He felt edgy during the interview , trying to hide his anxiety .
exasperated
exasperated [adjective]

feeling intense frustration, especially due to an unsolvable problem

Ex:
to enchant
to enchant [verb]

to strongly attract someone and make them interested and excited

Ex: Her captivating storytelling enchanted the audience .
frantic
frantic [adjective]

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

Ex: The dog 's frantic barking alerted the family to the approaching intruder .
to frustrate
to frustrate [verb]

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

Ex:
to grieve
to grieve [verb]

to feel intense sorrow, especially because someone has died

Ex: It 's natural to grieve the loss of a close friend .
infatuated
infatuated [adjective]

having an intense, but often temporary, feeling of love or attraction for someone or something

to infuriate
to infuriate [verb]

to make someone extremely angry

Ex: Her continuous gossiping about others infuriated her friends .
dreary
dreary [adjective]

boring and repetitive that makes one feel unhappy

Ex: The movie ’s plot was so dreary that many people walked out halfway through .
to exhilarate
to exhilarate [verb]

to make one feel extremely excited, pleased, and delighted

Ex: Winning the championship exhilarated the team , celebrating their hard-fought victory .
joyous
joyous [adjective]

full of happiness and delight

Ex: The children 's laughter filled the air , creating a joyous atmosphere in the playground .
lonesome
lonesome [adjective]

unhappy because of loneliness

Ex: She became lonesome after her friends left for college , leaving her behind .
disillusioned
disillusioned [adjective]

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

Ex:
despondency
despondency [noun]

the state of being unhappy and despairing

Ex: Despite his efforts to stay positive , the constant setbacks led him into a spiral of despondency .
apathy
apathy [noun]

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

Ex: Her apathy towards the company 's goals and objectives was reflected in her lackluster performance at work .
melancholy
melancholy [noun]

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

Ex: The melancholy of the autumn season was reflected in the falling leaves and the gray skies .
outrage
outrage [noun]

the extreme feeling of rage and anger

Ex: The community 's outrage over the environmental pollution led to protests and petitions .
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: His speech induced hysteria among his supporters .
Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL
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