Lingo

Trigerring Emotions

27 Words

14m

1.
en
li
ve
ning
Adjective

making something more vibrant or animated

The enlivening music played at the party encouraged everyone to hit the dance floor.

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mesmerize
2.
mes
me
rize
Verb

to capture someone's attention and interest completely, in a way that they forget about everything else

The hypnotic dance performance mesmerized the audience, holding their attention until the very end.

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exhilarate
3.
exh
i
la
rate
Verb

to make one feel extremely excited, pleased, and delighted

The thrilling roller coaster ride exhilarated the riders, leaving them with a rush of excitement.

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spellbinding
4.
spell
bin
ding
Adjective

so fascinating that it able to hold one's attention completely

The magician's performance was truly spellbinding, leaving the audience in awe.

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rivet
5.
ri
vet
Noun

a permanent fastener with a head on one end and a deformable shaft that forms a second head when joining materials together

The aircraft's fuselage was assembled using thousands of rivets to ensure a strong and durable connection between the metal panels.

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enthralling
6.
enth
ra
lling
Adjective

capturing and holding one's attention in a compelling and fascinating manner

The enthralling novel kept readers on the edge of their seats until the last page.

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enchant
7.
en
chant
Verb

to strongly attract someone and make them interested and excited

The charming streets of the old town enchanted tourists, inviting them to explore its hidden treasures.

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invigorate
8.
in
vi
go
rate
Verb

to enhance health and energy

A brisk walk in the fresh air can invigorate both the body and mind.

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laudable
9.
lau
da
ble
Adjective

(of an idea, intention, or act) deserving of admiration and praise, regardless of success

His teachers always said he had a laudable passion for learning.

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meritorious
10.
me
ri
to
rious
Adjective

deserving praise or compensation

The firefighter's actions during the rescue operation were considered meritorious, earning him the highest honor in the department.

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wondrous
11.
wond
rous
Adjective

inspiring a feeling of wonder or amazement

The view from the mountaintop was truly wondrous, with sweeping vistas of untouched wilderness.

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aggravate
12.
agg
ra
vate
Verb

to make a problem, situation, or condition worse or more serious

Ignoring medication can aggravate the symptoms of a chronic illness.

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repugnant
13.
re
pug
nant
Adjective

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

The very thought of cruelty to animals is repugnant to me.

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off-putting
14.
off
pu
tting
Adjective

causing a feeling of unease, discomfort, or reluctance

His sarcastic and dismissive tone during the meeting was off-putting to colleagues.

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disquiet
15.
dis
quiet
Noun

the trait of seeming ill at ease

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perturb
16.
per
turb
Verb

to disturb or unsettle someone, causing them to feel worried or uneasy

The constant noise from the construction site perturbed the residents, disrupting their peace and quiet.

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irksome
17.
irk
some
Adjective

causing annoyance or weariness due to its dull or repetitive nature

The children's constant bickering on the long car ride was especially irksome for the parents.

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exasperate
18.
e
xas
pe
rate
Verb

to deeply irritate someone, especially when they can do nothing about it or solve the problem

His repeated failure to follow instructions correctly exasperated his boss, who had to continually correct his mistakes.

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vexatious
19.
vex
a
tious
Adjective

causing annoyance or distress

The vexatious customer continued to make unreasonable demands, causing a headache for the customer service representative.

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gruesome
20.
grue
some
Adjective

causing extreme fear, shock, or disgust

The crime scene was too gruesome for most people to describe.

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nerve-wracking
21.
nerve
wracking
Adjective

causing extreme anxiety or tension

Waiting for the exam results was nerve-wracking for the students.

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haunt
22.
haunt
Verb

(of a ghost) to appear or be seen repeatedly in a building

The old mansion was said to be haunted by the ghost of a former resident.

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repellent
23.
re
pe
llent
Adjective

causing intense dislike, disgust, or aversion

The smell from the garbage was utterly repellent.

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lamentable
24.
la
men
ta
ble
Adjective

deserving of pity, regret, or disappointment

The state of the war-torn region was lamentable, with widespread suffering and destruction.

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excruciate
25.
exc
ru
ciate
Verb

to torture someone physically

The cruel captors excruciated their prisoners with severe beatings.

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abhorrent
26.
ab
ho
rrent
Adjective

causing strong feelings of dislike, disgust, or hatred

The abhorrent act of animal cruelty sparked widespread outrage and calls for stricter legislation.

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wearisome
27.
wea
ri
some
Adjective

causing fatigue or irritation due to being repetitive or tiresome

The wearisome task of data entry, with its repetitive nature, made the workday feel endless for the office clerk.

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