Emotion Edge Flashcards
Emotion Edge
Vocabulary Flashcards for the Modern World
Set 01 • Cards 1-4
Ambivalent
/am-biv-uh-luhnt/
Definition
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.
The Vibe
"I want to go to the party, but I also really want to stay home. I'm stuck."
Resilient
/ruh-zil-yuhnt/
Definition
Able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.
The Vibe
"That test was a disaster, but I'm going to figure out what went wrong and try again."
Apprehensive
/ap-ri-hen-siv/
Definition
Anxious or fearful that something bad or unpleasant will happen.
The Vibe
"I have a weird feeling about this new group project. Something feels off."
Empathetic
/em-puh-thet-ik/
Definition
The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person.
The Vibe
"I can tell they're hurting right now. I don't need to fix it, I just need to be there."
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Emotion Edge
Vocabulary Flashcards for the Modern World
Set 01 • Cards 5-8
Disillusioned
/dis-ih-loo-zhuhnd/
Definition
Disappointed after discovering something is less good than believed.
The Vibe
"I used to think this team was perfect, but after today, I'm not so sure."
Vindicated
/vin-dih-kay-tid/
Definition
Proven to be right or justified after being doubted or blamed.
The Vibe
"They didn't believe it would work, but look at the results now."
Melancholy
/mel-uhn-kol-ee/
Definition
A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
The Vibe
"It's just one of those rainy Sunday afternoons where I feel a little heavy."
Empowered
/im-pow-erd/
Definition
Feeling confident and in control of your life or a specific situation.
The Vibe
"I've got the tools and the plan. I know I can handle what comes next."
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Emotion Edge
Vocabulary Flashcards for the Modern World
Set 01 • Cards 9-12
Cynical
/sin-ih-kuhl/
Definition
Believing people are motivated purely by self-interest; distrustful.
The Vibe
"They're only being nice because they want something. Everyone has an angle."
Insecure
/in-suh-kyoor/
Definition
Not confident or assured; uncertain and anxious about oneself.
The Vibe
"I feel like everyone is judging me. I just want to hide."
Overwhelmed
/oh-ver-hwelmd/
Definition
Feeling buried beneath a huge mass of responsibilities or emotions.
The Vibe
"There's just too much going on at once. I don't know where to start."
Skeptical
/skep-tih-kuhl/
Definition
Not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations about something.
The Vibe
"That sounds too good to be true. I'm going to need to see proof first."
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Emotion Edge
Vocabulary Flashcards for the Modern World
Set 01 • Cards 13-16
Happy
/hap-ee/
Definition
Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
The Vibe
"Everything is clicking today. I feel like I'm exactly where I'm supposed to be."
Sad
/sad/
Definition
Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
The Vibe
"It's just a low day. I don't really have the energy to pretend everything is fine."
Angry
/ang-gree/
Definition
Having a strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
The Vibe
"I'm so frustrated I could scream. It feels like nothing is fair right now."
Content
/kuhn-tent/
Definition
In a state of peaceful happiness and satisfaction.
The Vibe
"I'm not doing anything special, but I feel peaceful and okay with how things are."
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