Elation
mediumih-LAY-shun
noun
Definition
Great happiness and exhilaration
Examples
“She felt elation when she received the acceptance letter.”
“The team's elation was evident after winning the championship.”
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GRE Tip
Elation is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "euphoria" or "jubilation" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "despair".
Related GRE Words
euphoria
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness
ecstasy
An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
ambivalent
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something
contempt
The feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving scorn
daunt
To make someone feel intimidated or apprehensive
apprehension
Anxiety or fear that something bad or unpleasant will happen
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