B2 Unit 116: Feelings & character 7
20 B2 words: agony, fascinated, shaken, bravery, patriotism, reflective… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| agony/ˈæɡəni/ n | agonyextreme physical or mental pain | Ali cried out in agony when he hurt his hand.Ali cried out in agony when he hurt his hand. | |
| fascinated/ˈfæsəˌneɪtəd/ adj | fascinatedvery interested in something | The boy was fascinated by the large insects in the museum.The boy was fascinated by the large insects in the museum. | |
| shaken/ˈʃeɪkən/ adj | shakenupset and shocked | Sam was shaken after the car almost hit him.Sam was shaken after the car almost hit him. | |
| bravery/ˈbreɪvɚi/ n | braverycourage in dangerous situations | The firefighter received a medal for his bravery.The firefighter received a medal for his bravery. | |
| patriotism/ˈpeɪtriəˌtɪzəm/ n | patriotismlove for and pride in your country | Patriotism is strong in the town on national day.Patriotism is strong in the town on national day. | |
| reflective/rɪˈflɛktɪv/ adj | reflectivethinking deeply about things | After the trip, Anna wrote a reflective essay about her experience.After the trip, Anna wrote a reflective essay about her experience. | |
| tolerant/ˈtɑlɚənt/ adj | tolerantaccepting different views and behaviour | Lucy is tolerant of other people’s opinions.Lucy is tolerant of other people’s opinions. | |
| willingly/ˈwɪlɪŋli/ adv | willinglyin a ready and happy way | Tom willingly helped his neighbour carry the shopping.Tom willingly helped his neighbour carry the shopping. | |
| heartbreaking/ˈhɑrtˌbreɪkɪŋ/ adj | heartbreakingcausing very strong sadness | The story of the lost puppy was heartbreaking.The story of the lost puppy was heartbreaking. | |
| offend/əˈfɛnd/ v | to offendto make someone feel upset or insulted | I’m sorry if my words offended you.I’m sorry if my words offended you. | |
| witty/ˈwɪti/ adj | wittyclever and funny in what you say | Omar is witty, and his jokes always make us laugh.Omar is witty, and his jokes always make us laugh. | |
| compassionate/kəmˈpæʃənət/ adj | compassionatefeeling and showing care for others’ suffering | The nurse was compassionate toward every patient.The nurse was compassionate toward every patient. | |
| desperation/ˌdɛspɚˈeɪʃən/ n | desperationa feeling of having no hope | In desperation, he asked strangers for help.In desperation, he asked strangers for help. | |
| hesitation/ˌhɛzəˈteɪʃən/ n | hesitationa short pause because you are not sure | After a moment of hesitation, Sam opened the door.After a moment of hesitation, Sam opened the door. | |
| humiliation/hjuˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/ n | humiliationa feeling of shame because of a loss of respect | He felt deep humiliation when everyone laughed at his mistake.He felt deep humiliation when everyone laughed at his mistake. | |
| consolation/ˌkɑnsəˈleɪʃən/ n | consolationcomfort when you are sad or disappointed | The kind words from his friends were a small consolation.The kind words from his friends were a small consolation. | |
| indulge/ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/ v | to indulgeto let yourself enjoy something special | Ali likes to indulge himself with a big cake on his birthday.Ali likes to indulge himself with a big cake on his birthday. | |
| bad-tempered/bæd ˈtɛmpɚd/ adj | bad-temperedeasily annoyed and often angry | My grandfather gets bad-tempered when he is tired.My grandfather gets bad-tempered when he is tired. | |
| doubtful/ˈdaʊtfəl/ adj | doubtfulnot sure about something | Ali was doubtful that the old car would start.Ali was doubtful that the old car would start. | |
| cheeky/ˈtʃiki/ adj | cheekyslightly rude but in a funny way | The cheeky boy stuck his tongue out at his teacher.The cheeky boy stuck his tongue out at his teacher. |