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Melanie Monstein

Melanie Monstein

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devastated

very upset

lose your temper

become very angry

gutted

very disappointed

hysterical

being in a state of extreme distress or excitement and crying, laughing or shouting

stunned

shocked and surprised

appalled

shocked because sth is very unpleasant

bottle sth up

stop yourself showing negative emotions or feelings, especially over a long time

wear your heart on your sleeve

make your feelings obvious to others

disclose sth (to sb)

give sb information about sth. especially sth that has been secret

vulnerable

weak and easily hurt, physically or emotionally

uneasy

slightly nervous, embarrassed, or worried

pour sth out 

express all your feelings, often because you are unhappy

innermost thoughts

the thoughts which are most personal and private

instinct

a way of behaving that results from responses you were born with rather than responses you have learned

guarded

careful not to give too much information

give sth away

tell people secret information

suppress your feelings

stop yourself from having or expressing feelings. 

pent-up

(of emotions, energy, etc.) held back; not shown or expressed

take an instant dislike to sb

dislike sb as soon as you meet them

resent sth

feel anger about sth often when it seems unfair

hostile

unfriendly and aggressive

to sb's face

If you say sth to sb's face, you say it to them directly

complimentary (about sb)

saying nice things about sb. (You can also compliment sb on sth or pay sb a compliment)

behind sb's back

If you say or do sth behind sb's back, you say or do it without their knowledge, and usually it is bad or unkind.

inevitably

used for saying that sth is certain to happen

put a strain on sb/sth

create pressure and anxiety for sb; create tension in a relationship

stick up for sb

support and defend sb if they are criticized

as time went by

over a period of time

settle down

become calmer and more relaxed

things

used to talk about a situation or life in general 

look up

start to become better

initially 

in the beginning 

reluctant

not wanting to do sth

bond

a connection between people based on shared feelings or experiences

respect (for sb)

 a feeling of admiration for sb because of their qualities

confide in sb

tell sb personal information because you trust them

ups and downs

a mixture of good and bad things in life or a relationship

appreciate sth

recognize sth and welcome it

make a sacrifice

give up sth important or valuavle in order to do sth that seems more important