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Agitation

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feeling upset or disturbed; a state of unrest

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Amazement

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overwhelming astonishment or wonder

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Amusement

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appealing to the sense of humour; to feel entertainment or delight

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Anger

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strong displeasure or wrath; usually aroused by a perceived wrong

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Anguish

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emotional or mental distress; acute suffering

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Annoyance

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aggravation or mild irritation

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Anticipation

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hopeful expectation; to await eagerly

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Anxiety

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mental apprehension and unease; a sense of foreboding

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Confidence

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having faith in one’s own influence and ability

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Conflicted

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experiencing opposing emotions

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Confusion

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a state of befuddlement or bafflement

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Contempt

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a lack of reverence or respect; to hold in disregard

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Curiosity

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inquisitiveness; a desire for knowledge

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Defeat

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the feeling of having been mastered conquered, or bested

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Defensiveness

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resisting attack; defending against a perceived danger or threat

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Denial

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a refusal to acknowledge truth or reality

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Depression

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a state of withdrawal; extreme sadness and reduced vitality

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Desire

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to covet, wish, or long for

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Desperation

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a state of hopelessness that leads to rashness

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Determination

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firm intention on achieving a goal; decisiveness

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Disappointment

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a state of dismay or dissatisfication; feeling let down

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Disbelief

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withholding belief; a refusal to see the truth

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Disgust

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an aversion, usually to something distasteful; revulsion

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Doubt

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to lack confidence in or consider unlikely

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Dread
a nearly overpowering fear to face or meet; a strong desire to avoid a future event or circumstance
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Eagerness
enthusiasm for what is to come
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Elation
in high spirits; a state of euphoria or exhilaration
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Embarrassment
a lack of composure due to self-conscious discomfort
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Envy
resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another, paired with a longing to acquire that advantage
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Excitement
the statement of being energized or stimulated and provoked to act
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Fear
to be afraid of; to expect threat or danger
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Frustration
vexation caused by unresolved problems or unmet; the feeling of being hindered
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Gratitude
thankfulness; feeling grateful or appreciative
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Guilt
a feeling of culpability over an offence (either real or imagined)
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Happiness
a state of well-being or joyful contentment
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Hatred
to loathe or detest; to feel animosity toward
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Hopefulness
a bright, promising outlook; optimism
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Humiliation
feeling degraded or mortified, worthless or cheap
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Hurt
suffering grief or mental pain; feeling wounded or aggrieved
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Impatience
feeling restless or short-tempered; having a desire for immediate change, relief, or gratification
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Indifference
a state of apathy, casualness, or disinterest
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Insecurity
feeling unsure of oneself or displaying a lack of confidence
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Irritation
impatience and displeasure; the sense of being bothered
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Jealousy
hostility toward a rival or one suspected of enjoying an advantage
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Loneliness
the feeling of being isolated or cut off
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Love
deep affection, attachment, or devotion for another
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Nervousness
the state of feeling unsettled and being easily agitated
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Nostalgia
the yearning for a return to a past period of situation
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Overwhelmed
to be overpowered or overcome by feelings or circumstances
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Paranoia
excessive or illogical suspicion and/or distrust of others
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Peacefulness
a state of calm that is devoid of strife, agitation, or commotion
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Pride
proper self-respect arising from a significant achievement, possession of an item, or involvement in a relationship
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Rage
violent and uncontrolled anger
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Regret
sorrow aroused by circumstance beyond one's ability to control or repair
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Relief
the alleviation or lightening of oppressive stressors
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Reluctance
unwillingness; aversion
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Remorse
distress resulting from guilt over wrongdoing; a desire to undo or fix
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Resentment
indignation toward an act, remark, or person; feeling injured or insulted
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Resignation
the state of surrendering, often with little or no resistance
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Sadness
characterized by grief our unhappiness
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Satisfaction
the state of being content or fulfilled
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Scorn
extreme contempt or derision; regarding as inferior
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Shame
the feeling that arises from a dishonourable or improper act; disgrace
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Skepticism
having a disposition of doubt or incredulity
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Smugness
supreme confidence in and satisfaction with oneself
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Somberness
having a dark or gloomy manner
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Surprise/Shock
unexpectedly struck with a feeling of wonder, joy, or fear
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Suspicion
suspecting, with little or no proof, that something is wrong
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Sympathy
sensitivity to and sharing in another's emotions
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Terror
a state of extreme fear
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Uncertainty
the state of being unsure; unable to commit to a course of action
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Unease
a restlessness of the body or mind
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Wariness
mistrust marked by caution and watchfulness; being alert to possible danger
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Worry
mental distress that arises from disturbing thoughts, usually regarding some anticipated event
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Adoration
the act of worship; to view as divine

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