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Intermediate 🔤 Vocabulary
Emotions
Learn and use 6 words about emotions.
1Learn the words
anxious
worried and nervous
/ANK-shus/
“I’m anxious about the exam.”
Synonym: nervous · Opposite: calm · Phrase: feel anxious
relieved
happy that a worry is over
/ri-LEEVD/
“I was relieved to pass.”
Synonym: reassured · Opposite: worried · Phrase: relieved to hear
frustrated
annoyed because you can’t succeed
/frus-TRAY-tid/
“The delays are frustrating.”
Synonym: annoyed · Opposite: satisfied · Phrase: get frustrated
grateful
thankful
/GRAYT-fuhl/
“I’m grateful for your help.”
Synonym: thankful · Opposite: ungrateful · Phrase: deeply grateful
embarrassed
ashamed in front of others
/im-BAR-ust/
“I was embarrassed by the mistake.”
Synonym: ashamed · Opposite: proud · Phrase: feel embarrassed
excited
very happy and eager
/ik-SY-tid/
“We’re excited about the trip.”
Synonym: thrilled · Opposite: bored · Phrase: excited about
2Practice quiz
Question 1 of 5Multiple choice
Which word means: “happy that a worry is over”?
3Speaking challenge
Speaking challenge
Use at least 4 of these words in sentences about your own life. Say them out loud.
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Say it out loud. Nobody is listening — that’s the point. Mistakes are allowed.