Question

concept vocabulary
why these words? all of the vocabulary words are related to feelings. for example, a student may feel uncomfortable about an upcoming test or might be pleased about getting a good grade.
respected pleased desperate
enjoyed uncomfortable disgusted
practice answer the questions.

1. how might your knowledge of these vocabulary words help you discuss feelings more precisely?
2. use one vocabulary word to complete each sentence.

(a) jamal was ___ to hear that he had been offered the job.
(b) my brother said he was ___ by the smell of the trash he had to take out.
(c) aaron ___ the effort that taylor put into her project.
(d) alia was ___ with the idea of going away to camp and leaving her friends and family.
(e) nico was so ___ to buy the limited - edition sneakers that he camped out in front of the store overnight!
(f) the child ___ receiving a new toy.

Explanation:

1. Knowledge of these emotion - related vocabulary words allows for more nuanced and accurate expression of feelings. For example, instead of a general "good" or "bad" feeling, one can use specific words like "pleased" or "uncomfortable".

2.
(a) Jamal was pleased to hear that he had been offered the job as "pleased" indicates a positive feeling about a good event.
(b) My brother said he was disgusted by the smell of the trash he had to take out as "disgusted" is an appropriate word for a negative reaction to an unpleasant smell.
(c) Aaron respected the effort that Taylor put into her project as "respected" shows recognition of someone's hard - work.
(d) Alia was uncomfortable with the idea of going away to camp and leaving her friends and family as "uncomfortable" describes a sense of unease about a situation.
(e) Nico was so desperate to buy the limited - edition sneakers that he camped out in front of the store overnight as "desperate" implies a strong, almost overwhelming desire.
(f) The child enjoyed receiving a new toy as "enjoyed" is a common word for a positive reaction to something pleasant like getting a new toy.

Answer:

1. It helps in using more specific and accurate words to describe feelings.

2.
(a) pleased
(b) disgusted
(c) respected
(d) uncomfortable
(e) desperate
(f) enjoyed