mood
noun
the way that someone is feeling, for example whether they are happy, sad, or angry
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General words for moods and emotions
feelings
noun
emotions, especially when these are sensitive and likely to be affected by what other people say or do
undercurrent
noun
a feeling that exists and affects how people behave, but is not obvious or stated directly
your inner self
your thoughts and emotions
vocal fry
a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence
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a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer
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conflict mineral
a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons
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