A free, playable vocabulary list. · 20 words · CEFR B1
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| # | Word | POS | Level | Definition & example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | mood | noun | B1 | the way you feel at a particular time She is in a good mood today. |
| 2 | emotion | noun | B1 | a strong feeling such as love or anger He could not hide his emotion. |
| 3 | joy | noun | B1 | a feeling of great happiness The children shouted with joy. |
| 4 | sadness | noun | B1 | the feeling of being unhappy Music can turn sadness into hope. |
| 5 | anger | noun | B1 | the strong feeling you have when you are annoyed He tried to control his anger. |
| 6 | fear | noun | B1 | the feeling you have when you are afraid She has a fear of flying. |
| 7 | worry | noun | B1 | the feeling of being anxious about something Money is a constant worry for him. |
| 8 | nervous | adjective | B1 | tense because something important is coming I feel nervous before an interview. |
| 9 | calm | adjective | B1 | peaceful and not excited or angry She stayed calm during the storm. |
| 10 | proud | adjective | B1 | pleased about something you or others did well Her parents are proud of her. |
| 11 | lonely | adjective | B1 | unhappy because you are alone He felt lonely in the new city. |
| 12 | excited | adjective | B1 | happy and eager about something good The kids are excited about the trip. |
| 13 | grateful | adjective | B1 | feeling thankful to someone I am grateful for your help. |
| 14 | disappointed | adjective | B1 | sad because something did not meet your hopes She was disappointed with the result. |
| 15 | embarrassed | adjective | B1 | feeling shy or uncomfortable about something He felt embarrassed by his mistake. |
| 16 | hopeful | adjective | B1 | believing that something good will happen The team is hopeful about the final. |
| 17 | comfort | noun | B1 | a feeling of peace and safety Her words gave me comfort. |
| 18 | courage | noun | B1 | the strength to face danger or fear It took courage to speak in public. |
| 19 | stress | noun | B1 | mental pressure that makes you feel tense Exams cause stress for many students. |
| 20 | relief | noun | B1 | the calm feeling after worry or pain ends She sighed with relief at the news. |
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