More words to describe how a person feels

Here are 6 useful words to describe a person, all at level B2. Each word has an easy meaning, an example from real life and a word like it. Then play the game, and the words come back on word cards.

curious anxious relieved ashamed delighted impatient

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Curious

Meaning: You want to know or learn more.

"He asks the guide a lot of questions in every museum. He is curious."

In other words: interested

Anxious

Meaning: You feel worried and a little afraid.

"She is waiting for her test results. She feels anxious."

In other words: nervous

Relieved

Meaning: You feel happy because a worry is over.

"The doctor said it was nothing serious. He was relieved."

In other words: happy a worry is over

Ashamed

Meaning: You feel bad because you did something wrong.

"He shouted at his friend for no reason. Now he feels ashamed."

In other words: sorry and bad about yourself

Delighted

Meaning: You feel very happy about something.

"She got the job of her dreams. She is delighted."

In other words: very happy

Impatient

Meaning: You don't like to wait, and you get angry fast.

"The light is red for one minute, and he starts to honk his horn. He is impatient."

In other words: can't wait

How to remember these words

Say each word out loud with its example. Then use it about someone you know: "My sister is curious." In the game, every word comes back later in a new task, so you see it more than once.

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