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[C1 Level] Relationships & Emotions – English vocabulary

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84 English words with meanings: affectionate, alienate, amiable, antagonism, apathy… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

Part of the learning path: C1–C2 Everyday English

Word list

  1. affectionate /ə'fekʃənət/ (adj) — warm and close
    Example: She gave him an affectionate hug.
    Synonyms: loving, caring, warm
  2. alienate /'eɪliəneɪt/ (verb) — make someone feel left out
    Example: His rude behavior alienated his friends.
    Synonyms: isolate, estrange, distance
  3. amiable /'eɪmiəbl/ (adj) — kind and friendly
    Example: She has an amiable personality.
    Synonyms: friendly, pleasant, kind
  4. antagonism /æn'tæɡənɪzəm/ (noun) — open dislike or anger
    Example: There was deep antagonism between the two teams.
    Synonyms: hostility, conflict, resentment
  5. apathy /'æpəθi/ (noun) — not caring
    Example: Voter apathy is a serious problem in the country.
    Synonyms: indifference, unconcern, detachment
  6. bond /bɒnd/ (noun) — a close connection
    Example: A strong bond developed between them.
    Synonyms: connection, tie, link
  7. considerate /kən'sɪdərət/ (adj) — caring and thoughtful
    Example: He is very considerate towards his colleagues.
    Synonyms: thoughtful, kind, attentive
  8. compassion /kəm'pæʃən/ (noun) — care about others' pain
    Example: She was moved by compassion for the homeless.
    Synonyms: kindness, sympathy, empathy
  9. confide /kən'faɪd/ (verb) — share a secret
    Example: He confided his fears to his best friend.
    Synonyms: reveal, disclose, share
  10. cynical /'sɪnɪkəl/ (adj) — doubting people's motives; distrustful
    Example: She has a cynical view of relationships.
    Synonyms: skeptical, distrustful, pessimistic
  11. devotion /dɪ'vəʊʃən/ (noun) — full commitment
    Example: His devotion to his family is admirable.
    Synonyms: dedication, commitment, loyalty
  12. discord /'dɪskɔ:d/ (noun) — a serious disagreement
    Example: There was discord in their relationship.
    Synonyms: conflict, disagreement, tension
  13. empathetic /,empə'θetɪk/ (adj) — able to understand others' feelings
    Example: A good counselor should be empathetic.
    Synonyms: understanding, compassionate, sensitive
  14. endearment /ɪn'dɪəmənt/ (noun) — a loving word or action
    Example: He whispered terms of endearment to her.
    Synonyms: affection, fondness, love
  15. estranged /ɪ'streɪndʒd/ (adj) — emotionally distant
    Example: She felt estranged from her old friends.
    Synonyms: alienated, separated, distant
  16. forgiving /fə'ɡɪvɪŋ/ (adj) — willing to pardon mistakes
    Example: He was forgiving even when others were not.
    Synonyms: merciful, lenient, tolerant
  17. generosity /,dʒenə'rɒsəti/ (noun) — willingness to give freely
    Example: Their generosity supported many local charities.
    Synonyms: kindness, charity, largesse
  18. gratitude /'ɡrætɪtju:d/ (noun) — feeling thankful
    Example: She expressed her gratitude for their support.
    Synonyms: thankfulness, appreciation, recognition
  19. harbor /'hɑ:bə/ (verb) — to hold onto feelings, often bad ones
    Example: He still harbors resentment towards her.
    Synonyms: entertain, nurture, hold
  20. honesty /'ɒnəsti/ (noun) — telling the truth; being truthful
    Example: Honesty is essential in any relationship.
    Synonyms: truthfulness, integrity, sincerity
  21. humility /hju:'mɪləti/ (noun) — being modest
    Example: He accepted the award with humility.
    Synonyms: modesty, meekness, humbleness
  22. insecure /,ɪnsɪ'kjʊə/ (adj) — lacking confidence
    Example: She feels insecure about her appearance.
    Synonyms: uncertain, self-doubting, anxious
  23. intimacy /'ɪntɪməsi/ (noun) — closeness
    Example: Their friendship grew into intimacy.
    Synonyms: closeness, familiarity, attachment
  24. jealousy /'dʒeləsi/ (noun) — feeling of envy or resentful suspicion
    Example: Jealousy destroyed their relationship.
    Synonyms: envy, resentment, suspicion
  25. loyalty /'lɔɪəlti/ (noun) — faithful support for someone
    Example: Loyalty is the foundation of true friendship.
    Synonyms: faithfulness, allegiance, devotion
  26. misunderstanding /,mɪsʌndə'stændɪŋ/ (noun) — wrong understanding
    Example: Their fight was caused by a misunderstanding.
    Synonyms: misinterpretation, confusion, error
  27. mistrust /,mɪs'trʌst/ (noun) — not trusting
    Example: There is deep mistrust between the two groups.
    Synonyms: distrust, suspicion, doubt
  28. mutual /'mju:tʃuəl/ (adj) — shared by both
    Example: They have mutual respect for each other.
    Synonyms: shared, reciprocal, common
  29. nostalgia /nɒ'stældʒə/ (noun) — missing the past
    Example: The old photos filled her with nostalgia.
    Synonyms: longing, yearning, sentimentality
  30. nurture /'nɜ:tʃə/ (verb) — to care for and help grow
    Example: Parents should nurture their children's talents.
    Synonyms: cultivate, care for, support

…and 54 more words in this set.

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