Euphoria
mediumPositive toneyoo-FOR-ee-uh
noun
Definition
A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness
Memory hook
EU-PHORIA: EU means good -- euphoria is being carried (pherein) to a state of intense happiness.
Word roots
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Examples
“The crowd experienced euphoria when the concert began.”
“Winning the lottery filled them with euphoria.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The crowd experienced ______ when the concert began.”
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euphoria
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GRE Tip
Euphoria is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "elation" or "ecstasy" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "depression".
Related GRE Words
elation
Great happiness and exhilaration
ecstasy
An overwhelming feeling of great happiness or joyful excitement
jubilation
A feeling of great happiness and triumph
ambivalent
Having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something
animosity
Strong hostility or hatred
antipathy
a deep, settled feeling of dislike or aversion
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