6-7.05 Emotions Flashcards
(36 cards)
Verb
To deal with something difficult or challenging, often actively or with determination.
Tackle
*I need to tackle this pile of paperwork before the weekend.
*She tackled the problem head-on and found a great solution.
Phrasal verb
To relax after a period of stress or activity; to gradually slow down or end something.
Wind down
*After a long day at work, I like to wind down with a good book.
*The meeting started to wind down around 4 o’clock.
Verb phrase
To ask for professional assistance or support, especially in a difficult situation or when facing a problem.
Seek help
- If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to seek help.
*Many people wait too long before they seek help for their mental health.
Adjective
So silly or unreasonable that it deserves to be laughed at; ridiculous or absurd.
Laughable
*Their plan to finish the whole project in one day was laughable.
*The price he asked for that broken chair was absolutely laughable.
Idiom
Used to describe a time when someone or something is at the lowest point emotionally, physically, or in performance.
Low ebb
I was at a low ebb after the breakup and needed time to recover.
His motivation is at a low ebb lately — he barely shows up for training.
Idiom
Used to describe a time when someone or something is at the lowest point emotionally, physically, or in performance.
Low ebb
I was at a low ebb after the breakup and needed time to recover.
His motivation is at a low ebb lately — he barely shows up for training.
Phrasal verb
To contact or offer help to someone, especially in times of need or difficulty.
Reach out
If you ever feel overwhelmed, don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
She reached out to her old friend after years of silence.
Adjective
Capable of destroying or damaging something by chemical action; harmful or destructive.
Corrosive
The chemical was so corrosive that it ate through the metal.
His corrosive attitude made it hard for anyone to work with him.
Phrase
To criticize or blame oneself for something, often unnecessarily or excessively.
Beat yourself up
Don’t beat yourself up over the mistake, everyone makes them.
She tends to beat herself up whenever she feels she hasn’t done her best.
Verb
To carefully analyze or examine something, often to understand or correct it.
Unpick
He had to unpick the whole argument to see where things went wrong.
Let’s unpick the details of this plan before we proceed.
Phrase
To start working or functioning effectively, often after a delay or hesitation.
Clicks into gear
After a few minutes, the team clicked into gear and started making progress.
Once the machine clicked into gear, it operated smoothly.
Phrase
To separate or analyze something carefully, especially by breaking it into smaller parts. Delicate separate
Tease apart
I had to tease apart the details of the contract before making a decision.
She began to tease apart the mystery, one clue at a time.
Adjective
Controlled or used effectively, often in reference to power or energy.
Harnessed
The company successfully harnessed the power of social media to boost its sales.
He harnessed his skills to create a successful business.
Verb
To assign a name or category to something or someone. Usually unfair
Label
She labeled the boxes with their contents before the move.
Don’t label me as someone who doesn’t care.
Noun
Something that is heavy, difficult, or unpleasant to carry or deal with.
A burden
His responsibilities at work became too much of a burden.
She felt the burden of taking care of her sick mother.
Adjective
Feeling calm happiness or quiet satisfaction with what you have; not desiring more.
Contented
He looked contented sitting by the fire with a book.
After a long walk and a warm meal, she felt completely contented.
Adjective
Feeling sad, disappointed, or hopeless, usually because of failure or loss.
Dejected
He looked dejected after hearing he didn’t get the job.
She felt dejected when her holiday plans were cancelled.
Adjective
Feeling less confident or hopeful about something, often because of difficulties or setbacks.
Discouraged
She felt discouraged after getting negative feedback on her project.
Don’t be discouraged—every expert was once a beginner.
Adjective
Extremely happy and excited.
Ecstatic
He was ecstatic when he found out he got the job.
She looked ecstatic after hearing the good news.
Adjective
Very happy and thrilled, especially due to something that just happened.
Elated
She felt elated after passing all her exams.
He was elated to see his family waiting at the airport.
Adjective
Feeling annoyed or upset because you can’t do or achieve something.
Frustrated
She was frustrated by the slow progress of her project.
He gets frustrated when people don’t listen to him.
Adjective
Feeling or showing anger because something seems unfair or wrong.
Indignant
She was indignant when they accused her of lying.
He gave me an indignant look and walked away.
Adjective
Feeling hurt, upset, or insulted by something someone said or did.
Offended
He looked offended when I laughed at his idea.
She felt offended by their rude comments.
Adjective
Extremely happy or delighted.
Overjoyed
She was overjoyed when she heard the good news.
I’m overjoyed to finally see you again.
Adjective
Extremely frightened; so scared that you can’t move or think clearly.
Petrified
He was petrified of speaking in public.
I stood petrified when I saw the snake.
