Exhilarated (Exalté) (ig-ZIL-uh-ray-tid)
Feeling very happy and excited.
She felt exhilarated after receiving the good news.

Contented (Content) (kun-TEN-tid)
Satisfied with one's current situation.
He felt contented with a simple life.

Apprehensive (Appréhensif) (ap-ri-HEN-siv)
Anxious or fearful about the future.
I felt apprehensive about the upcoming exam.

Serene (Sérein) (suh-REEN)
Calm and peaceful.
The garden had a serene atmosphere.

Disgruntled (Mécontent) (dis-GRUNT-led)
Annoyed or dissatisfied.
The employees were disgruntled with the new policy.

Pensive (Pensif) (PEN-siv)
Engaged in deep or serious thought.
She looked pensive as she considered the problem.

Astounded (Étonné) (uh-STOWN-did)
Very surprised or shocked.
We were astounded by the magician's trick.

Jubilant (Jubilatoire) (JOO-bi-lunt)
Feeling or expressing great joy; triumphant.
The winning team was jubilant.

Melancholy (Mélancolique) (MEL-un-kol-ee)
A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
A wave of melancholy washed over him.

Indignant (Indigné) (in-DIG-nunt)
Feeling or showing anger or annoyance at what is perceived as unfair treatment.
She felt indignant at the false accusations.

Precarious (Précaire) (pri-KAIR-ee-us)
Uncertain, unstable, or risky.
The old bridge looked precarious.

Ambitious (Ambitieux) (am-BISH-us)
Having or showing a strong desire and determination to succeed.
They embarked on an ambitious project.

Tedious (Fastidieux) (TEE-dee-us)
Too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
The lecture was rather tedious.

Ineffectual (Inefficace) (in-uh-FEK-choo-uhl)
Not producing any significant or desired effect.
Their efforts to resolve the issue were ineffectual.

Compelling (Irrésistible) (kum-PEL-ing)
Evoking interest, attention, or admiration in a powerfully irresistible way.
The evidence presented was quite compelling.

Ominous (Ominieux) (OM-uh-nus)
Giving the impression that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen; threatening.
Dark clouds gathered, creating an ominous atmosphere.

Lucrative (Lucratif) (LOO-kruh-tiv)
Producing a great deal of profit.
The new business venture proved to be lucrative.

Turbulent (Turbulent) (TUR-byuh-lunt)
Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not controlled or calm.
The country experienced a turbulent period in its history.

Meticulous (Méticuleux) (muh-TIK-yuh-lus)
Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.
She was meticulous in her preparation.

Ephemeral (Éphémère) (ih-FEM-er-uhl)
Lasting for a very short time.
The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral.

Commence (Commencer) (kuh-MENS)
To begin; start.
The meeting will commence at 9 am.

Ascertain (S'assurer de) (as-er-TAIN)
To find something out for certain; make sure.
I need to ascertain if the tickets have arrived.

Fabricate (Fabriquer) (FAB-ri-kayt)
To invent or concoct (something), typically with deceitful intent.
He fabricated an excuse for being late.

Peruse (Parcourir) (puh-ROOZ)
To read or examine (something) carefully or at length.
She perused the document before signing it.

Eradicate (Éradiquer) (ih-RAD-i-kayt)
To destroy completely; put an end to.
They are working to eradicate poverty.

Conjecture (Conjecturer) (kun-JEK-cher)
To form an opinion or supposition about (something) on the basis of incomplete information.
We can only conjecture about his motives.

Disseminate (Diffuser) (dih-SEM-uh-nayt)
To spread or circulate widely.
The organization works to disseminate information.

Substantiate (Justifier) (sub-STAN-shee-ayt)
To provide evidence to support or prove the truth of.
He could not substantiate his claims.

Alleviate (Alléger) (uh-LEE-vee-ayt)
To make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
The medicine helped to alleviate his pain.

Engender (Engendrer) (en-JEN-der)
To cause or give rise to (a feeling, situation, or condition).
The new policy might engender some resentment.