GRE words about sadness and joy
A collection of GRE vocabulary words associated with sadness and joy, providing nuanced meanings and usage examples relevant to English language learners in the United States.
Quiz(32 questions)
1. What does 'melancholy' mean?
Terms in this Study Set(32)
Emotions of Sadness(16)
melancholy
a deep, persistent sadness
bereavement
the state of having lost a loved one
despondent
in a state of hopelessness
lament
to express sorrow or regret
desolate
feeling abandoned or in a state of emptiness
wistful
having a vague longing or desire
sorrowful
feeling or expressing sadness
doleful
expressing sorrow or grief
forlorn
pitifully sad and abandoned
anguish
severe mental or physical pain
disheartened
having lost hope or confidence
piteous
arousing pity or compassion
heartbroken
overwhelmed by grief
lamentation
the passionate expression of grief or sorrow
morose
sullen and ill-tempered
glum
looking or feeling dejected
Expressions of Joy(16)
Euphoria
A feeling of intense happiness or excitement.
Exuberant
Full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness.
Jubilant
Feeling or expressing great happiness and triumph.
Ecstatic
Overwhelmed with joy or delight.
Elated
Markedly high-spirited or in a state of bliss.
Radiant
Showing happiness or joy in an expressive way.
Rejoice
To feel or show great joy.
Delightful
Causing great pleasure or joy.
Sanguine
Optimistic or positive, especially in a difficult situation.
Gleeful
Joyfully exuberant, often in a playful way.
Serene
Calm, peaceful, and untroubled; showing joy.
Charming
Delightful; very pleasing or attractive.
Enthralled
Captivated or charmed, leading to joy.
Buoyant
Cheerful and optimistic; able to float.
Triumphant
Feeling or expressing joy after a victory or achievement.
Heartwarming
Causing feelings of happiness and compassion.
Questions in this Study Set(32)
1. What does 'melancholy' mean?
2. What does 'euphoria' mean?
3. Which word means 'the state of having lost a loved one'?
4. Which word means 'full of energy, excitement, and cheerfulness'?
5. What does 'despondent' mean?
6. In a triumphant moment, one is typically feeling what?
7. Which word means 'to express sorrow or regret'?
8. What does 'elated' mean?
9. What does 'desolate' mean?
10. Which word means 'to feel or show great joy'?
11. Which word means 'having a vague longing or desire'?
12. What does 'radiant' mean?
13. What does 'sorrowful' mean?
14. Which word describes something that causes great pleasure or joy?
15. Which word means 'expressing sorrow or grief'?
16. In a serene moment, one typically feels what?
17. What does 'forlorn' mean?
18. What does 'buoyant' mean?
19. Which word means 'severe mental or physical pain'?
20. Which word means 'joyfully exuberant, often in a playful way'?
21. What does 'disheartened' mean?
22. What does 'jubilant' mean?
23. Which word means 'arousing pity or compassion'?
24. Which word means 'causing feelings of happiness and compassion'?
25. What does 'heartbroken' mean?
26. What does 'exuberant' mean?
27. What does 'lamentation' mean?
28. Which word describes someone who is captivating or charming, leading to joy?
29. Which word means 'sullen and ill-tempered'?
30. In a moment of joy, one might feel ...?
31. Which word means 'looking or feeling dejected'?
32. What does 'gleeful' mean?
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