anxiety: an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry about something that is happening or might happen in the future
part of speech: noun. Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school.
belief: the feeling of being certain that something exists or is true
part of speech: noun. His belief in God gave him hope during difficult times
courage: the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation
part of speech: noun. They showed great courage when they found out about their baby's disability.
despair: the feeling that there is no hope and that you can do nothing to improve a difficult or worrying situation
part of speech: noun. To her teacher's despair, Nicole never does the work that she's told to do
disappointment: something or someone that is not what you were hoping it would be
part of speech: noun. The party turned out to be a huge disappointment.
fear: an unpleasant emotion or thought that you have when you are frightened or worried by something dangerous, painful, or bad that is happening or might happen
part of speech: noun. I have a fear of heights.
hope: to want something to happen or to be true, and usually have a good reason to think that it might
part of speech: verb. I'm hoping for an interview next week.
hunger: the feeling you have when you need to eat
part of speech: noun. can't believe that that enormous meal wasn't enough to satisfy your hunger.
joy: great happiness
part of speech: noun. They were filled with joy when their first child was born.
pain: a feeling of physical suffering caused by injury or illness
part of speech: noun. Her symptoms included abdominal pain and vomiting.
perseverance: continued effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time
part of speech: noun. It took a lot of patience and perseverance for all sides to reach an agreement.
relief: a feeling of happiness that something unpleasant has not happened or has ended
part of speech: noun. After the exam, I felt an incredible sense of relief.
resourcefulness: the ability to make decisions and act on your own
part of speech: noun. This film reveals their resourcefulness in overcoming appalling weather and treacherous terrain.
strength: the ability to do things that need a lot of physical or mental effort
part of speech: noun. She had the strength and stamina to take the lead and win the gold medal.
whistle: to make a high sound by forcing air through a small hole or passage, especially through the lips, or through a special device held to the lips
part of speech: verb. He whistled as he worked.
tent: a shelter made of canvas or a similar material and supported by poles and ropes, that you can fold up and carry with you
part of speech: noun. Outside the tent I could hear the constant drone of insects.
