Joy, anger, fear, love
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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.
I enjoy walking in the park.
The children are excited.
How do you feel today?
She had a strange feeling.
He told a funny story.
This is a good book.
That sounds like a great plan.
She is very happy.
She hates being late.
I hope you feel better soon.
I know the answer.
I like chocolate very much.
Love is important in life.
She feels sad today.
I am sorry for the mistake.
The weather was terrible all week.
What do you think?
I am very tired today.
It was a wonderful trip.
A2 · Premium
The traffic was awful this morning.
The fox is a clever animal.
The baby cried all night.
She dreams of opening a bakery.
Fear stopped her from trying.
Did you hurt yourself?
We had a lovely afternoon.
Good luck with the interview!
He is nervous before exams.
The kitten was scared of the vacuum.
Work stress affects your health.
She was surprised by the gift.
I wish you luck.
We were worried about the storm.
Don't worry, it will be fine.
B1 · Premium
He has great ambition.
She was annoyed by the constant noise.
He was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
She stays calm under pressure.
She greeted us with a cheerful smile.
She is confident in her abilities.
She was confused by the instructions.
Contentment comes from within.
Coping with stress is a skill.
Counseling helped him cope.
She is determined to succeed.
He was disappointed by the outcome.
She was embarrassed by her mistake.
She showed no emotion.
Emotional intelligence is valuable.
Empathy helps you understand others.
Envy makes people unhappy.
After the move we were exhausted.
Fortitude helps you face hard times.
He found fulfillment in teaching.
I’m glad you came.
I am so grateful for your help.
Practicing gratitude daily has been linked to improved mental wellbeing.
Jealousy can destroy relationships.
She feels lonely in the city.
He fell into a deep melancholy.
Mental health is as important as physical.
Mindfulness reduces stress.
I am in a good mood today.
She felt nostalgia for her childhood.
The song made him nostalgic.
She has a passion for music.
Pessimism can be harmful.
He tends to be pessimistic.
She has a phobia of spiders.
I am proud of you.
I feel relaxed after yoga.
Self-awareness helps you grow.
Low self-esteem is a problem.
She is shy with new people.
She was upset by the news.
B2 · Premium
He felt alienation from society.
She felt ambivalence about the decision.
He feels anxious before meetings.
She valued authenticity above all.
Crying can be cathartic.
Cognition involves memory and reasoning.
He sat in quiet contemplation.
It takes courage to speak up.
Children are naturally curious.
She has been feeling depressed lately.
Disillusionment followed the failure.
His enthusiasm inspired the team.
He is enthusiastic about the project.
She had an epiphany about her life.
He had an existential crisis.
The customer was furious about the delay.
Introspection leads to self-knowledge.
Her face was full of joy.
He felt miserable without his friends.
She lost her motivation.
Openness to others builds trust.
Stay optimistic despite the setbacks.
She felt overwhelmed by the work.
Learning a language requires patience.
Psychology explains human behavior.
I was relieved to hear good news.
Long-held resentment can poison relationships if it is not addressed openly.
She is satisfied with the result.
He is quite sensitive to criticism.
She felt shame after lying.
He was shocked by what happened.
The subconscious drives behavior.
She showed great sympathy.
She started therapy last year.
My grandfather gave me wise advice.
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.
Show compassion to those who suffer.
The compulsion to check his phone repeatedly interfered with his concentration.
Consciousness is hard to define.
Contempt in a relationship is one of the strongest predictors of its breakdown.
She is content with her life.
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.
He was frustrated by the delay.
He was overcome with grief.
He felt guilt for his behavior.
Hedonism prioritizes pleasure.
She was hopeful about the future.
Nihilism rejects all values.
Optimism is good for mental health.
The illness was psychosomatic.
He resents being told what to do.
She stayed serene despite the chaos.
Stoicism teaches emotional control.
Tolerance is a key social value.
Trauma can affect people for years.
Be wary of offers that sound too good.
Well-being includes mind and body.
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.
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