Battle of Words

spirit |ˈspirit|
noun
1 the nonphysical part of a person that is the seat of emotions and character; the soul : we seek a harmony between body and spirit.
• such a part regarded as a person’s true self and as capable of surviving physical death or separation : a year after he left, his spirit is still present.
• a specified emotion or mood, esp. one prevailing at a particular time : I hope the team will build on this spirit of confidence.
• ( spirits) a person’s mood : the warm weather lifted everyone’s spirits after the winter.

emotion |iˈmō sh ən|
noun
a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships with others : she was attempting to control her emotions | his voice was low and shaky with emotion.
• any of the particular feelings that characterize such a state of mind, such as joy, anger, love, hate, horror, etc. : fear had become his dominant emotion.
• instinctive or intuitive feeling as distinguished from reasoning or knowledge : responses have to be based on historical insight, not simply on emotion.