Positive Psychology

10 words in this vocabulary list

adjective pleasing or pleasant; willing to agree or consent

  • The terms of the agreement were mutually agreeable to both parties.
  • I find the weather today quite agreeable, don't you?
  • This party is going to be so agreeable, I can't wait!
  • His agreeable personality made him a joy to be around.

noun a peaceful state or condition

verb to make or become calm

adjective having a peaceful and tranquil quality

adverb in a calm manner

  • The therapist advised her to practice deep breathing to stay calm during stressful situations.
  • Just take a deep breath and stay calm, everything will be okay.
  • Chill out, dude, no need to get all worked up. Stay calm.
  • Amidst the chaos, she remained the calm in the eye of the storm.

noun a person's shift in attitude or opinion

preposition indicates the relationship between 'change' and 'heart'

  • After much deliberation, she had a change of heart and decided to support the new policy.
  • I was against going to the party at first, but I had a change of heart and ended up having a great time.
  • I used to hate sushi, but I had a change of heart and now it's my favorite food.
  • He was known for his stubbornness, but he had a change of heart and started to see things differently.

noun excessive and insincere praise, especially that given to further one's own interests

verb flatter (to praise someone insincerely to their face in order to manipulate or deceive them)

  • The politician was not swayed by the flattery of the lobbyists.
  • She couldn't help but blush at his flattery.
  • I see you trying to butter me up with all that flattery.
  • Flattery is like perfume - smelling it is fine, but swallowing it is dangerous.

noun a person who constantly complains or grumbles

  • The grumbler in the office always has something negative to say about the company's policies.
  • Don't be such a grumbler, just enjoy the party.
  • The grumbler at the bar wouldn't stop complaining about the service.
  • She was known as the grumbler of the family, always finding fault in everything.
  • The famous author was seen as an inspirer for many aspiring writers.
  • My teacher is always my inspirer when it comes to pursuing my dreams.
  • She's my go-to inspirer when I need a boost of motivation.
  • The sunset over the ocean served as an inspirer for the artist's next masterpiece.

noun a talk intended to give someone confidence or enthusiasm

  • The coach gave the team a pep talk before the championship game.
  • My friend gave me a pep talk before my job interview.
  • I gave myself a little pep talk in the mirror before going on stage.
  • Sometimes a good book can serve as a pep talk for the soul.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

  • During the prime of life, individuals are typically at their peak physical and mental capabilities.
  • In the prime of life, people usually have the most energy and enthusiasm for new experiences.
  • When you're in the prime of life, that's when you're living your best life!
  • The company was in its prime of life when it dominated the market with innovative products.

verb Trusting is a present participle form of the verb trust, which means to have confidence in or rely on someone or something.

adjective Trusting can also be used as an adjective to describe someone who has a tendency to trust others easily.

  • Trusting someone with sensitive information requires a high level of confidence in their integrity.
  • I'm not sure about trusting him with the keys to the house while we're away.
  • I wouldn't recommend trusting that guy, he seems a bit shady.
  • Trusting your instincts can often lead to making the right decisions in difficult situations.

noun a compound noun made up of the words 'joy' and 'scrolling', referring to the act of mindlessly browsing through content online for pleasure

  • Many people find joy in scrolling through social media feeds, a phenomenon known as joyscrolling.
  • I spent all night joyscrolling through Instagram and lost track of time.
  • I love to joyscroll through Twitter when I'm bored.
  • Joyscrolling through old photos brought back a flood of memories.