Describing Feelings Describing Situations Describing Actions
Ecstatic (Extatique) (ek-STAT-ik)
Feeling overwhelming happiness or joyful excitement.
They were ecstatic about their wedding day.
Tranquil (Tranquille) (TRANG-kwil)
Calm and peaceful; free from disturbance.
The lake was tranquil in the early morning.
Perturbed (Perturbé) (per-TURBD)
Anxious or unsettled; upset.
She was perturbed by the strange noise.
Placid (Placide) (PLAS-id)
Calm and peaceful, with little movement or activity.
The sea was placid on that summer afternoon.
Irritated (Irrité) (IR-i-tay-tid)
Feeling or showing annoyance.
He became irritated by the constant interruptions.
Contemplative (Contemplatif) (kun-TEM-pluh-tiv)
Expressing or involving prolonged thought.
She had a contemplative look on her face.
Awestruck (Impressionné) (AW-struhk)
Filled with feelings of deep respect and wonder, typically mixed with fear or dread.
We were awestruck by the beauty of the mountains.
Elated (Ému) (ih-LAY-tid)
Extremely happy and excited, often because something has happened or been achieved.
She was elated by the positive feedback.
Sorrowful (Triste) (SOR-uh-ful)
Feeling or showing grief.
He felt sorrowful after the loss.
Furious (Furieux) (FYOOR-ee-us)
Extremely angry.
She was furious when she found out the truth.
Serendipitous (Fortuit) (ser-uhn-DIP-i-tus)
Occurring or discovered by chance in a happy or beneficial way.
Meeting her at the conference was serendipitous.
Demanding (Exigeant) (di-MAN-ding)
Requiring much effort or attention; taxing.
The new project is quite demanding.
Monotonous (Monotone) (muh-NOT-n-us)
Dull, tedious, and repetitious; lacking in variety and interest.
His job was monotonous and unfulfilling.
Futile (Futil) (FYOO-til)
Incapable of producing any useful result; pointless.
Their attempts to revive the old tradition proved futile.
Captivating (Captivant) (KAP-tuh-vay-ting)
Capable of attracting and holding interest; charming.
The speaker gave a captivating presentation.
Menacing (Menacant) (MEN-uh-sing)
Suggesting the presence of danger; threatening.
The dark alleyway had a menacing feel to it.
Profitable (Rentable) (PROF-i-tuh-bul)
Yielding profit or financial gain.
Investing in real estate can be very profitable.
Chaotic (Chaotique) (kay-OT-ik)
In a state of complete confusion and disorder.
The scene after the accident was chaotic.
Diligent (Diligent) (DIL-i-junt)
Having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties.
She is a very diligent student.
Transient (Passager) (TRAN-shunt)
Lasting only for a short time; impermanent.
The feeling of sadness was transient.
Initiate (Initier) (ih-NISH-ee-ayt)
To cause (a process or action) to begin.
They will initiate the project next week.
Verify (Vérifier) (VER-i-fye)
To make sure or demonstrate that (something) is true, accurate, or justified.
Please verify your identity at the reception desk.
Invent (Inventer) (in-VENT)
To create or design (something that has not existed before); be the originator of.
He invented a new type of engine.
Scrutinize (Examiner attentivement) (SKROO-tuh-nyze)
To examine or inspect closely and thoroughly.
The customs officer scrutinized her passport.
Annihilate (Annihiler) (uh-NYE-uh-layt)
To destroy utterly; obliterate.
The storm threatened to annihilate the small village.
Speculate (Spéculer) (SPEK-yuh-layt)
To form a theory or conjecture about a subject without firm evidence.
Experts are speculating about the cause of the crash.
Propagate (Propager) (PROP-uh-gayt)
To spread and promote widely.
The news of the discovery propagated quickly.
Corroborate (Corroborer) (kuh-ROB-uh-rayt)
To confirm or give support to (a statement, theory, or finding).
The witness was able to corroborate his story.
Mitigate (Atténuer) (MIT-i-gayt)
To make less severe, serious, or painful.
Steps were taken to mitigate the environmental impact.
Instigate (Instiguer) (IN-sti-gayt)
To bring about or initiate (something, especially an action or event).
They were accused of instigating the protest.
Word Learned
Ecstatic
Tranquil
Perturbed
Placid
Irritated
Contemplative
Awestruck
Elated
Sorrowful
Furious
Serendipitous
Demanding
Monotonous
Futile
Captivating
Menacing
Profitable
Chaotic
Diligent
Transient
Initiate
Verify
Invent
Scrutinize
Annihilate
Speculate
Propagate
Corroborate
Mitigate
Instigate