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Which word means "A deep, persistent sadness; pensive sadness"?
Which word means "A state of low spirits and loss of hope"?
Which word means "A feeling that prevents one from acting naturally"?
Which word means "A state of sadness and low spirits"?
Which word means "A state of despair leading to recklessness"?
Which word means "A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction from lack of excitement"?
Which word means "Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern"?
Which word means "A feeling of fear about something that may happen"?
Which word means "The state of having mixed feelings about something"?
Which word means "A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy"?
Which word means "A state of anxiety or unease"?
Which word means "Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation"?
Which word means "The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried"?
Which word means "Distress or humiliation caused by failure or disappointment"?
Key words and definitions covered in this exercise
melancholy
A deep, persistent sadness; pensive sadness
despondency
A state of low spirits and loss of hope
inhibition
A feeling that prevents one from acting naturally
dejection
A state of sadness and low spirits
desperation
A state of despair leading to recklessness
ennui
A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction from lack of excitement
apathy
Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern
trepidation
A feeling of fear about something that may happen
ambivalence
The state of having mixed feelings about something
languor
A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy
disquietude
A state of anxiety or unease
equanimity
Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation
vexation
The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried
chagrin
Distress or humiliation caused by failure or disappointment
Master C2-level vocabulary related to dark emotions. Highly precise, academic mastery. Includes 14 multiple choice questions. 14 vocabulary words included....
Which word means "A deep, persistent sadness; pensive sadness"?
Which word means "A state of low spirits and loss of hope"?
Which word means "A feeling that prevents one from acting naturally"?
Which word means "A state of sadness and low spirits"?
Which word means "A state of despair leading to recklessness"?
Which word means "A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction from lack of excitement"?
Which word means "Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern"?
Which word means "A feeling of fear about something that may happen"?
Which word means "The state of having mixed feelings about something"?
Which word means "A state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy"?
Which word means "A state of anxiety or unease"?
Which word means "Calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation"?
Which word means "The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried"?

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