English vocabulary lesson 6

Animosity

Hatred; open hostility

Apology

An expression of regret for an offense or error

callousness

lack of feeling; insensitivity

deference

Courteous respect for another's wish, opinion, or judgement

Dismay

To make afraid or discouraged at the prospect of trouble or danger

Empathy

Understanding another's thoughts and feelings

Frantic

Wild with anger, pain, worry; frenzied

gaiety

merriment; happiness

guileless

sincere; without deceit

indifference

Lack of interest; apathy

Irritability

The state of being annoyed; aggravation

Jubilation

Rejoicing; celebration

Misgivings

Doubts; apprehensions

Mistrust

Lack of confidence; doubt

moodiness

fits of gloom or unhappiness

resentment

a feeling of bitter hurt, anger, or indignation

revulsion

a sudden and strong change in feeling; a feeling of disgust

Sympathy

A feeling or expression of compassion for another's grief

Tension

An emotional or mental strain

vengeance

revenge; punishment

Animosity

Hatred; open hostility

Apology

An expression of regret for an offense or error

callousness

lack of feeling; insensitivity

deference

Courteous respect for another's wish, opinion, or judgement

Dismay

To make afraid or discouraged at the prospect of trouble or danger

Empathy

Understanding another's thoughts and feelings

Frantic

Wild with anger, pain, worry; frenzied

gaiety

merriment; happiness

guileless

sincere; without deceit

indifference

Lack of interest; apathy

Irritability

The state of being annoyed; aggravation

Jubilation

Rejoicing; celebration

Misgivings

Doubts; apprehensions

Mistrust

Lack of confidence; doubt

moodiness

fits of gloom or unhappiness

resentment

a feeling of bitter hurt, anger, or indignation

revulsion

a sudden and strong change in feeling; a feeling of disgust

Sympathy

A feeling or expression of compassion for another's grief

Tension

An emotional or mental strain

vengeance

revenge; punishment