The Language of Emotions
Explore subtle emotional adjectives through everyday conversations, from relief and gratitude to more complex, mixed feelings.
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1. Заполните пропуск.
“My wallet was in my jacket all along! Now that I know it isn't lost, I feel so ___.”
- disappointed
- relieved
- nervous
- embarrassed
The speaker's worry has just ended.
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“My wallet was in my jacket all along! Now that I know it isn't lost, I feel so relieved.”
“Relieved” describes the feeling when a worry or an unpleasant situation ends.
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2. Выберите правильный ответ.
Which adjective describes how Maya felt?
“I waved enthusiastically at someone I thought I knew. When the stranger looked confused, my face went red. I hoped nobody had noticed!”
- offended
- grateful
- embarrassed
- disappointed
She wants to hide an awkward social mistake.
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- embarrassed
“Embarrassed” often describes discomfort about how you appear to others, even when you have done nothing seriously wrong.
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3. Расставьте слова по порядку.
A friend checked in every day while you were going through a difficult time. You want to express your appreciation.
- during
- a difficult week.
- grateful
- for your support
- I'm
The sentence begins with your feeling and then names what you appreciate.
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I'm grateful for your support during a difficult week.
“Grateful” expresses appreciation for kindness or help, especially when that support matters to you.
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4. Выберите правильный ответ.
Which adjective describes how Lee feels?
“The booking website keeps crashing just before I pay. I've tried five times, and I still can't book my ticket. I'm going to try again, but this is really getting to me.”
- resigned
- offended
- frustrated
- ashamed
Lee still wants to succeed, but something keeps blocking progress.
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- frustrated
“Frustrated” emphasizes blocked progress. Someone who is “resigned” has accepted an unwanted situation rather than continuing to fight it.
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5. Выберите правильный ответ.
What makes this feeling nostalgic?
“That old song reminds me of weekends playing games with my cousins. Those afternoons were wonderful. I'd love to relive one of them.”
- A past mistake brings a wish to change what happened.
- A happy memory brings a wish to experience the past again.
- Being away from home brings a wish to return there.
- An uncertain future brings a fear of what comes next.
The speaker wants to return to a time, not simply to a place.
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- A happy memory brings a wish to experience the past again.
Nostalgia can combine the warmth of happy memories with sadness that those moments are over.
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6. Заполните пропуск.
The feeling concerns what might go wrong in the future.
“I really want this promotion, but I keep imagining problems on my first day. I'm excited, yet ___ about taking on the new role.”
- indifferent
- resentful
- reassured
- apprehensive
Wanting an opportunity does not prevent you from worrying about it.
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“I really want this promotion, but I keep imagining problems on my first day. I'm excited, yet apprehensive about taking on the new role.”
“Apprehensive” describes worry about something approaching. It can coexist with excitement.
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7. Заполните пропуск.
Focus on the feeling that there is more to manage than the speaker can handle.
“Three projects are urgent, messages keep arriving, and everyone needs an answer now. I don't know where to start. I'm feeling ___.”
- underwhelmed
- overwhelmed
- bored
- disappointed
The problem is too much pressure, not too little interest.
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“Three projects are urgent, messages keep arriving, and everyone needs an answer now. I don't know where to start. I'm feeling overwhelmed.”
“Overwhelmed” suggests that demands or feelings exceed your ability to cope. “Underwhelmed” means less impressed than you expected.
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8. Выберите правильный ответ.
How does the remark make the listener feel?
Coworker: “For someone your age, you're surprisingly good with technology.”
Listener: “‘Surprisingly’? That's a rude thing to say.”- flattered
- intimidated
- reassured
- offended
The listener hears an insult inside an apparent compliment.
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- offended
“Offended” means hurt or upset by perceived disrespect. A remark intended as praise can still cause offense.
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9. Заполните пропуск.
The speaker's anger comes from a lasting sense of unfair treatment.
“For months, I've stayed late to finish our shared work while my coworker leaves early and gets equal credit. I can't let go of how unfair it is. I feel ___ toward him.”
- remorseful
- compassionate
- resentful
- ashamed
The speaker blames someone else for an unfair situation.
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“For months, I've stayed late to finish our shared work while my coworker leaves early and gets equal credit. I can't let go of how unfair it is. I feel resentful toward him.”
“Resentful” describes anger that remains because you feel unfairly treated, rather than brief irritation at an inconvenience.
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10. Выберите правильный ответ.
What makes Nina disillusioned rather than simply disappointed?
“I used to believe this organization always put people first. After seeing its leaders repeatedly ignore the people they promised to help, I no longer believe in this organization.”
- She has lost a positive belief she once held about the organization.
- She has lost interest because her daily work is repetitive.
- She feels guilty about having deceived her coworkers.
- She feels threatened by coworkers who may outperform her.
Notice the contrast between what she used to believe and what she believes now.
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- She has lost a positive belief she once held about the organization.
A disappointment can concern one outcome; disillusionment changes your faith in a person, group, or ideal.
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Focus on being emotionally exposed and open to getting hurt.
“By telling you something so personal, I'm letting you see a part of myself I usually protect. I feel ___ because your reaction could really hurt me.”
- reassured
- vulnerable
- indifferent
- offended
The speaker has lowered an emotional barrier.
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“By telling you something so personal, I'm letting you see a part of myself I usually protect. I feel vulnerable because your reaction could really hurt me.”
“Vulnerable” can describe emotional openness, not just physical risk. Trusting someone may involve allowing them to see sensitive feelings.
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12. Выберите правильный ответ.
Which adjective captures Sam's two strong, opposing feelings about the move?
“Part of me can't wait to move closer to my family. Another part really wants to stay with the community I've built here. Both feelings are equally strong.”
- indifferent
- enthusiastic
- reluctant
- ambivalent
Having conflicting feelings is different from having no strong feelings.
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- ambivalent
“Ambivalent” means having opposing feelings about the same thing. “Indifferent” means not caring much either way.