Emotions and states
A1
The child is afraid of the dark.
He is angry at the result.
The weather is bad.
I believe in you.
He is bored at home.
She stays calm under pressure.
The baby cried all night.
Children are naturally curious.
I enjoy walking in the park.
The children are excited.
How do you feel today?
He told a funny story.
I’m glad you came.
This is a good book.
I am so grateful for your help.
That sounds like a great plan.
She is very happy.
She hates being late.
I hope you feel better soon.
Did you hurt yourself?
I know the answer.
I like chocolate very much.
She feels lonely in the city.
Love is important in life.
He is nervous before exams.
I am proud of you.
She feels sad today.
She is shy with new people.
I am sorry for the mistake.
She was surprised by the gift.
What do you think?
I am very tired today.
I wish you luck.
Don't worry, it will be fine.
A2 · Premium
She was annoyed by the constant noise.
He feels anxious before meetings.
The traffic was awful this morning.
She greeted us with a cheerful smile.
The fox is a clever animal.
She is confident in her abilities.
She was confused by the instructions.
She is content with her life.
She has been feeling depressed lately.
She is determined to succeed.
He was disappointed by the outcome.
She dreams of opening a bakery.
She was embarrassed by her mistake.
She showed no emotion.
He is enthusiastic about the project.
Envy makes people unhappy.
Fear stopped her from trying.
She had a strange feeling.
He was frustrated by the delay.
He felt guilt for his behavior.
She was hopeful about the future.
Jealousy can destroy relationships.
Her face was full of joy.
We had a lovely afternoon.
Good luck with the interview!
I am in a good mood today.
Stay optimistic despite the setbacks.
She felt overwhelmed by the work.
He tends to be pessimistic.
I feel relaxed after yoga.
I was relieved to hear good news.
She is satisfied with the result.
The kitten was scared of the vacuum.
He is quite sensitive to criticism.
She felt shame after lying.
He was shocked by what happened.
The weather was terrible all week.
She was upset by the news.
It was a wonderful trip.
We were worried about the storm.
B1 · Premium
He has great ambition.
He was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
Show compassion to those who suffer.
Contentment comes from within.
Coping with stress is a skill.
Counseling helped him cope.
It takes courage to speak up.
Emotional intelligence is valuable.
Empathy helps you understand others.
His enthusiasm inspired the team.
After the move we were exhausted.
Fortitude helps you face hard times.
He found fulfillment in teaching.
The customer was furious about the delay.
Practicing gratitude daily has been linked to improved mental wellbeing.
He was overcome with grief.
He fell into a deep melancholy.
Mental health is as important as physical.
Mindfulness reduces stress.
He felt miserable without his friends.
She lost her motivation.
She felt nostalgia for her childhood.
The song made him nostalgic.
Optimism is good for mental health.
She has a passion for music.
Learning a language requires patience.
Pessimism can be harmful.
She has a phobia of spiders.
Psychology explains human behavior.
Self-awareness helps you grow.
Low self-esteem is a problem.
Work stress affects your health.
She showed great sympathy.
She started therapy last year.
Tolerance is a key social value.
Well-being includes mind and body.
My grandfather gave me wise advice.
B2 · Premium
He felt alienation from society.
She felt ambivalence about the decision.
She valued authenticity above all.
Crying can be cathartic.
Cognition involves memory and reasoning.
Consciousness is hard to define.
He sat in quiet contemplation.
Disillusionment followed the failure.
She had an epiphany about her life.
He had an existential crisis.
Introspection leads to self-knowledge.
Openness to others builds trust.
Long-held resentment can poison relationships if it is not addressed openly.
The subconscious drives behavior.
Trauma can affect people for years.
C1 · Premium
Altruism is caring for others.
I feel ambivalent about moving abroad.
She felt a mixture of excitement and apprehension before her first public speech.
He felt apprehensive before the interview.
Cognitive dissonance causes discomfort.
The compulsion to check his phone repeatedly interfered with his concentration.
Contempt in a relationship is one of the strongest predictors of its breakdown.
She was elated by the news.
She faced difficulty with equanimity.
He treated the mistake with forbearance.
The dog waited by the gate, forlorn in the rain.
Hedonism prioritizes pleasure.
Nihilism rejects all values.
The illness was psychosomatic.
He resents being told what to do.
She stayed serene despite the chaos.
Stoicism teaches emotional control.
Be wary of offers that sound too good.
She gave the old photographs a wistful smile.
A deep yearning for belonging drove her to seek out her birth family.
C2 · Premium
She looked at the offer with disdain.
He grew disillusioned with the cause.
She spoke with righteous indignation.
She lamented the loss of the old café.
He shrugged with a nonchalant air.
The tension in the room was palpable.
The film's ending was poignant.
He has a propensity for exaggeration.
She felt schadenfreude at his failure.
He opened the letter with trepidation.
Frequently asked
156 words, each with a translation and an example sentence: A1 — 34, A2 — 40, B1 — 37, B2 — 15, C1 — 20, C2 — 10.
With the A1 list: afraid, angry, bad, believe, bored, calm, cry, curious, enjoy, excited. The full level is on this page.
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