We are just starting the Emotion Regulation section in my DBT group....they said that the primary emotions are:
Anger
Sorrow/sadness
Joy
Surprise
Fear
Disgust
Guilt/shame
Interest

These are the list of other important Emotion words:
excitement, curiosity, pique, intrigue
weariness, sdissatisfaction, disinclination
shyness, fragility, reserve, bashfulness, coyness, reticence
Cautiousness, reluctance, suspiciousness, caginess, wariness
amazement, astonishment, awe, startle, wonder
boldness, bravery, courage, determination
powerfulness, a sense of competence, capability, mastery
doubiousness, skepticism, doubtfulness
apathy, boredom, dullness, ennui, fidgetiness, impatience, indifference, listlessness

Haven't really thought through this list yet since I just got it today....but will be working on it NOW.