Describing Feelings | Describing Situations | Describing Actions |
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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 |
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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 |