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This article delves into a range of human emotions, illustrating their significance in our daily lives. Emotions such as affection, anguish, and elation shape our experiences and interactions. For example, Albert's romantic gesture of surprising his wife with flowers exemplifies fondness, while a community's grief over a leader’s death highlights the depth of anguish. From feelings of apprehension about future uncertainties to the joy of familial announcements, this exploration offers insight into how these emotions influence our behavior and relationships.
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Vocabulary Group 21
affectionuh fekshuhn N emotion Fondness or feeling To show his love and affection for his wife, Albert surprised her with flowers.
anguishanggwish N emotion Great pain, sorrow, or worry The death of the long-time religious leader left the people in anguish, grieving for their loss, and fearful of the coming changes.
apprehensivea pri hen siv A emotion Uneasy or fearful about the future When the weather report predicted a snowstorm, my mother became apprehensive about driving in the snow.
earnestuhrnuhst A emotion 1) Serious or 2) in significant amounts Normally playful and joking, Evan became earnest when he started to talk about the need to plan for the future.
elatedE la tid A emotion thrilled The couple was elated when they heard they would soon be grandparents.
patheticpuh the tik A emotion Sad, inferior, or causing pity We waited over forty minutes before we were helped because the service in the store was so pathetic.
rejoicerijois V emotion To be joyful or delighted The whole family rejoiced when my sister announced her engagement to a wonderful, upstanding man.
antican tik N friendly a playful trick or prank When we found several telltale signs of practical jokes, we realized the twins were up to their usual antics.
benevolentbuh ne vuhluhnt A friendly kind and gracious Her benevolent smile helped to calm the scared child.
cordialkorjuhl A friendly courteous and friendly Although my neighbor is always very cordial to me, we have never become friends.