C1 Unit 47: Feelings & character 4
18 C1 words: gruesome, reassurance, dismay, realist, timid, favorably… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| gruesome/ˈɡrusəm/ adj | gruesomevery unpleasant and shocking | The newspaper report gave a gruesome account of the accident.The newspaper report gave a gruesome account of the accident. | |
| reassurance/ˌriəˈʃʊrəns/ n | reassurancecomfort that removes worry | His words of reassurance helped Lucy relax before the exam.His words of reassurance helped Lucy relax before the exam. | |
| dismay/dɪˈsmeɪ/ n/v | dismaya feeling of shock and sadness | Tom looked at the broken window with dismay.Tom looked at the broken window with dismay. | |
| realist/ˈriəlɪst/ n | realista person who sees things as they are | Omar is a realist who always plans for what could go wrong.Omar is a realist who always plans for what could go wrong. | |
| timid/ˈtɪmɪd/ adj | timidshy and easily frightened | The timid kitten hid under the sofa when visitors arrived.The timid kitten hid under the sofa when visitors arrived. | |
| favorably/ˈfeɪvɚəbli/ adv | favorablyin a way that shows approval | Critics spoke favorably of the new restaurant on Park Street.Critics spoke favorably of the new restaurant on Park Street. | |
| agreeable/əˈɡriəbəl/ adj | agreeablepleasant and easy to like | Lucy found her new neighbours very agreeable and kind.Lucy found her new neighbours very agreeable and kind. | |
| acutely/əˈkjutli/ adv | acutelyvery strongly or sharply | Ali was acutely aware of the silence in the room.Ali was acutely aware of the silence in the room. | |
| cynicism/ˈsɪnɪˌsɪzəm/ n | cynicisma belief that people are only selfish | After many disappointments, Anna spoke with cynicism about politicians’ promises.After many disappointments, Anna spoke with cynicism about politicians’ promises. | |
| scorn/skɔrn/ n | scorna strong feeling that something is worthless | The critic looked at the cheap imitation with open scorn.The critic looked at the cheap imitation with open scorn. | |
| tantrum/ˈtæntrəm/ n | tantruma sudden angry outburst, especially by a child | The toddler threw a tantrum when his mother said no to sweets.The toddler threw a tantrum when his mother said no to sweets. | |
| exhilarating/ɪɡˈzɪlɚˌeɪtɪŋ/ adj | exhilaratingvery exciting and making you feel happy | Riding the fast roller coaster was an exhilarating experience.Riding the fast roller coaster was an exhilarating experience. | |
| compulsion/kəmˈpʌlʃən/ n | compulsiona strong urge that is hard to control | He felt a compulsion to check the door again and again.He felt a compulsion to check the door again and again. | |
| pleasurable/ˈplɛʒɚəbəl/ adj | pleasurablegiving pleasure; enjoyable | Sam found a long walk through the woods very pleasurable.Sam found a long walk through the woods very pleasurable. | |
| revere/rɪˈvɪr/ v | to revereto feel deep respect and admiration for | Many students revere their old teacher for his kindness and wisdom.Many students revere their old teacher for his kindness and wisdom. | |
| somber/ˈsɑmbɚ/ adj | somberserious, sad and quiet | The group walked home in a somber mood after the sad news.The group walked home in a somber mood after the sad news. | |
| apprehensive/ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv/ adj | apprehensiveworried that something bad may happen | Lucy felt apprehensive before her first day at the new school.Lucy felt apprehensive before her first day at the new school. | |
| tranquility/træŋˈkwɪlɪti/ n | tranquilitya state of peace and quiet | They enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside after the busy city.They enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside after the busy city. |