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Feelings & moods

Happy, sad, scared, cross and everything in between. Foundation words are free for everyone; the harder levels come with Premium.

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Core, Advanced, Stretch levels: the first 12 of 24, A to Z.

  • sacrifice

    nounCore

    something precious given up for others or for a greater purpose

    Similar:
    give up
    Opposite:
    gain

  • satisfying

    adj.Core

    giving you a pleased feeling because it meets your needs

    Similar:
    pleasing
    Opposite:
    disappointing

  • scowl

    nounCore

    an angry or bad-tempered frown

    Similar:
    frown
    Opposite:
    beam

  • seclusion

    nounAdvanced

    the state of being private and away from other people

    Similar:
    isolation
    Opposite:
    company

  • secure

    adj.Core

    safe from harm or firmly held in place

    Similar:
    safe
    Opposite:
    insecure

  • sensational

    adj.Core

    extremely exciting, impressive or wonderful

    Similar:
    amazing
    Opposite:
    boring

  • serene

    adj.Advanced

    calm, peaceful and untroubled

    Similar:
    calm
    Opposite:
    agitated

  • serenity

    nounAdvanced

    a state of being calm and peaceful

    Similar:
    calm
    Opposite:
    agitation

  • sincere

    adj.Core

    honest and meaning what you say or feel

    Similar:
    genuine
    Opposite:
    fake

  • sincerely

    adv.Core

    in an honest way that shows you really mean it

    Similar:
    genuinely
    Opposite:
    dishonestly

  • solemnity

    nounStretch

    a serious, dignified and formal manner or mood

    Similar:
    seriousness
    Opposite:
    frivolity

  • solitude

    nounAdvanced

    the state of being alone, often peacefully

    Similar:
    isolation
    Opposite:
    companionship

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