Language Hub Advanced, Unit 7.1 - Vocabulary (Feelings)

A lot of the time, we do not have control over our emotions because they are instinctive reactions in response to a particular set of circumstances. This is often useful - for example, when we are ​ (a)   by the sight of something, such as rotten food, it may well mean that we should stay away from it to be safe. Some people, however, sometimes try to stay in control of their emotions. They may want to appear tough or ​ (b)   . But sometimes these people can seem arrogant or ​ (c)   .

• disgusted
• resilient
• superior
• hunble
• humble
• devastated
• courageous

• However, there are times when we need to be a little ​ (a)   and accept that it is not always in our power to control how we feel. We should accept that it is natural to be ​ (b)   when something awful happens. But we should still strive to be ​ (c)   even when we are frightened and to deal with things in a calm manner. At times like these, it really is possible to control our emotions.

• humble
• devastated
• courageous
• disgusted
• resilient
• superior

Jack was very ​ (a)   and kept calm up until the last moment.

• courageous
• humble
• devastated
• frustrated/grumpy
• indifferent
• superior
• hysterical

Emma is a very ​ (a)   person who never likes to talk about her achievements.

• humble
• courageous
• devastated
• frustrated/grumpy
• indifferent
• superior
• hysterical

When we saw the extent of the damage, we were ​ (a)   .

• devastated
• courageous
• humble
• frustrated/grumpy
• indifferent
• superior
• hysterical

The BASE jumpers were left feeling ​ (a)   after their jump was cancelled three times due to high winds.

• frustrated/grumpy
• courageous
• humble
• devastated
• indifferent
• superior
• hysterical

Carla seems almost ​ (a)   to fear - however terrifying the situation, she always looks the picture of calm.

• indifferent
• courageous
• humble
• devastated
• frustrated/grumpy
• superior
• hysterical

Nigel thinks he's better than everyone and he always acts in a(n) ​ (a)   manner.

• superior
• courageous
• humble
• devastated
• frustrated/grumpy
• indifferent
• hysterical

Alex was ​ (a)   - he just kept screaming and crying.

• hysterical
• courageous
• humble
• devastated
• frustrated/grumpy
• indifferent
• superior

Stop being horrible to everyone! I think the reason you're so ​ (a)   this morning is that you went to bed so late last night.

• grumpy
• courageous
• humble
• devastated
• hysterical
• indifferent
• superior