Unit 5

Palabra

Definición

Ejemplo

contented

Feeling satisfied or at ease with one's situation

He gave me a contented smile

dejected

Feeling sad, disheartened, or depressed

She looked a bit dejected when they told her she didn't get the job

discouraged

Feeling demotivated or lacking confidence or hope

I think he felt discouraged because of all the criticism he'd received

ecstatic

Feeling extreme joy, excitement, or delight

He received an ecstatic welcome from the thousands who lined the streets

elated

Feeling overjoyed or thrilled

He was elated at the news

frustrated

Feeling annoyed, upset, or thwarted in one's efforts

After failing the driving test again, she felt immensely frustrated

indignant

Feeling anger or annoyance at unfair treatment or wrongdoing

After the politician's speech the only reaction was indignant looks from the crowd

miserable

Feeling very unhappy or wretched

He lead his miserable existence

offended

Feeling hurt, upset, or resentful due to perceived insult or disrespect

He isn't very sensitive or easily offended

overjoyed

Feeling extremely joyful or delighted

He was overjoyed to see his mother again

petrified

Feeling extremely frightened or paralyzed with fear

She's petrified of being on her own in the house at night

resentful

Feeling bitter or angry due to a sense of unfairness or injustice

No wonder young people feel resentful when all they get is bad press

apprehensive

Feeling anxious or fearful about something that may happen

I was a little apprehensive about the presentation

devastated

Feeling extremely shocked, saddened, or overwhelmed

Alexander's family were devastated when he gave up a great job and became a clown

dispirited

Feeling disheartened, discouraged, or lacking motivation

The troops were dispirited and disorganized

exasperated

Feeling intensely frustrated, annoyed, or irritated

He's becoming increasingly exasperated with the situation

exhilarated

Feeling thrilled, invigorated, or filled with excitement

After rock-climbing in the mountains we all felt exhilarated

inconsolable

Feeling extremely sad or grief-stricken and unable to be comforted

They were inconsolable after the death of their young son

burden

Something that is heavy or oppressive; a source of worry or responsibility

Caring for my mum is hard, but its not a burden

harness

To utilize or control the power or potential of something

A safety harness stopped him from falling

tease

To playfully provoke or make fun of someone or something

Don't get upset. I was only teasing

corrosive

Having the tendency to eat away or destroy gradually

Corrosive means tending to slowly destroy metal by chemical action

low ebb

A period of low point or decline, often in mood or energy

Consumer confidence is currently at a low ebb

reach out

To make contact or extend help or support to someone

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about study abroad

anxiety

A feeling of unease, worry, or nervousness, often about an uncertain outcome

Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school

meticulous

Showing great attention to detail; thorough and precise

He had always been so meticulous about his appearance

cripple

To cause severe damage or impair the functioning or abilities of something or someone

Economic sanctions have crippled the country's economy

wind down

To relax or reduce in intensity or activity gradually

After each business trip it takes him about two days to wind down

spiral out of control

To rapidly worsen or escalate beyond management or containment

The project spiraled out of control, running $300 million over budget

squish

To crush or press something, typically resulting in a soft, wet sound

Don't sit on that bag - you'll squish the sandwiches

brush up

To refresh or improve one's knowledge or skills in a particular area

I thought I'd brush up my French before going to Paris

touchy-feely

Involving or expressing emotions openly or with physical contact

She's one of those touchy-feely people, always putting her hand on your arm while she's talking to you

close-knit

Having strong bonds or close relationships within a group; tightly knit

Close-knit hockey enthusiasts connect easily