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C2 Sadness/fear
Sadness/fear
| sentence | term |
|---|---|
| She ...... the loss of her favourite book. | bemoaned (to express great regret or sorrow for something) |
| The ...... family gathered for the funeral. | bereaved (deeply saddened because of the death or loss of someone close) |
| She took time off work to deal with her ....... | bereavement (the deep sadness and grief experienced after losing someone close through death or separation) |
| His ...... was palpable when he realized he had forgotten his lines during the play. | chagrin (a state of embarrassment due to failing, getting humiliated, or disappointed) |
| He felt ..... after lying to his friends. | compunction (a feeling of guilt that follows the doing of something wrong) |
| She wrote a ...... letter to apologize for her mistakes. | contrite (expressing or experiencing deep regret or guilt because of a wrong act that one has committed) |
| He looked ..... when he realized he had missed the deadlines for submitting his application. | crestfallen (feeling disappointed and sad, especially due to experiencing an unexpected failure) |
| The ...... employee expressed frustration with the company's new policies during the meeting. | disgruntled (feeling dissatisfied, often due to a sense of unfair treatment or disappointment) |
| The abandoned puppy looked ......., waiting by the roadside for its owner to return. | forlorn (feeling abandoned or hopeless) |
| The ...... wailing of the woman could be heard throughout the neighborhood as she mourned the loss of her child. | doleful (filled with grief and sorrow) |
| The ..... scene in the movie brought tears to the eyes of many viewers. | lachrymose (tearful or prone to crying) |
| The movie's ...... soundtrack set a tone of deep sadness. | lugubrious (extremely sorrowful and serious) |
| After losing the competition, she spent the weekend in the ......., barely speaking to anyone. | doldrums (a state of feeling sad, low on energy, or unmotivated) |
| He felt deep ..... after insulting his friend. | rue (a feeling of regret or sadness over something wrong done or a missed opportunity) |
| He was deeply ...... for the harsh words he had spoken in anger. | penitent (expressing sorrow for having done wrong) |
| Walking past the park where they used to play as children, he felt a ...... pang of nostalgia for simpler times. | wistful (expressing longing or yearning tinged with sadness or melancholy, often for something unattainable or lost) |
| The film's ..... tone matched its tragic storyline. | somber (serious in mood, often reflecting sadness) |
| After losing the game, he sat in the corner with a .......... expression, refusing to talk to anyone. | sullen (bad-tempered, gloomy, and usually silent) |
| He listened to the news with complete ....... | apathy (a state of feeling no emotion or excitement) |
| After the long meeting, a sense of ....... settled over the employees, making it hard to concentrate on their tasks. | torpor (a state of sluggishness and lack of energy) |
| The heat made everyone feel ........... and slow. | languid (weak from or as if from exhaustion) |
| She sighed with ...... as she stared at the clock, waiting for the workday to end. | ennui (a feeling of being bored, tired, or dissatisfied because nothing interesting or exciting is happening) |
| Her ....... kept her from speaking up in meetings. | diffidence (shyness due to a lack of confidence in oneself) |
| After receiving disappointing news, he became .......... and withdrew from social interactions. | morose (having a sullen, gloomy, or pessimistic disposition) |
| The abandoned mansion had a ....... atmosphere that unsettled visitors. | saturnine ((of a place) dark and depressing, causing an uneasy feeling) |
| Despite the chaos around her, she remained ......., betraying no signs of fear. | impassive (having or showing little to no emotions) |
| His ...... attitude toward his homework made it clear he was not worried about grades. | insouciant (having an unconcerned attitude, especially in situations where others might feel worried) |
| His .......... response to the news surprised everyone. | stolid (staying calm and displaying little or no interest or emotions) |
| He gave a blase shrug when asked about the delay. | blase (showing a casual lack of concern, as if nothing is particularly important or worth worrying about) |
| The film's .......... ending left some viewers feeling manipulated by the emotions. | maudlin (having an excessive emotional quality, often in a way that seems overly sentimental or self-pitying) |
| She felt like a ..... at the party because of her controversial opinions on politics. | pariah (an individual who is avoided and not liked, accepted, or respected by society or a group of people) |
| After the passing of her husband, she felt completely ....... | bereft ((of people) feeling very lonely and sorrowful, particularly as a result of a loss) |
| She gave a ....... sigh as she looked out the window. | plaintive (showing sadness, typically in a mild manner) |
| She ...... the results of the test with growing anxiety. | apprehend (to expect something unpleasant or frightening to happen) |
| She felt ...... about the upcoming job interview. | apprehensive (nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen) |
| She began .... ....... at the thought of speaking in front of a large audience. | to quail (to experience or express the feeling of fear) |
| She suddenly felt a ...... after eating too quickly. | qualm (a slight feeling of nausea or unease, often temporary) |
| His ........ expression revealed his discomfort with the situation. | perturbed (feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed by something) |
| The ....... feeling before a big presentation often accompanies increased heart rate and sweaty palms. | jittery (having a nervous or restless energy) |
| Her ...... voice betrayed her anxiety bout speaking in public. | timorous (lacking bravery and confidence) |
| We were ...... ........... waiting for the exam results. | on tenterhooks (in a state of great anxiety, suspense, or excitement while waiting for something) |
| Her voice was ....... as she delivered the speech. | tremulous ((of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness) |
| As the deadline approached, she felt a sense of ......... about the upcoming exam. | trepidation (a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur) |
| His ...... was followed by a quick pull of his hand from the hot pan. | wince (an automatic physical reaction to sudden pain, often involving a slight flinch or tightening of the muscles) |
| The assistant's ........ compliments annoyed everyone in the office. | fawning (trying to gain someone's approval or affection by giving them excessive praise or attention) |
| She found his ......... manner off-putting, as he always agred with her, no matter what she said. | obsequious (excessively flattering and obeying a person, particularly in order to gain their approval or favor) |
| His ......... behaviour toward the manager made his colleagues uncomfortable. | servile (very keen to please and obey others) |
| He tried ..... ......... ..... to manager to get promotion. | to cozy up (to try to gain someone's favor or friendship by acting friendly or affectionate, often in an insincere way) |
| The intern would always ...... over the CEO, laughing too loudly at his jokes. | fawn (to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage) |
| He ......... ....... with the boss by agreeing with everything she says. | curries favour (to try to gain advantage by flattery or submissive behavior) |
| His ......... assistant never challenged any of his unreasonable demands. | subservient (ready to obey others unquestioningly, especially those in authority) |
| His ......... compliments made her question his genuine intentions. | unctuous (characterized by excessive ingratiation or flattery, often in a way that seems insincere or manipulative) |
| He tried to ........ himself with the hiring manager by praising the company's recent success. | ingratiate (to bring oneself into favor with someone by trying to please them) |
| The knight's ........ behavior shocked the kingdom, as he fled the battlefied leaving his comrades behind. | craven (not having even the smallest amount of courage) |
| His ......... response to the criticism made it clear he lacked confidence. | pusillanimous (having a lack of courage or determination) |
| The villain's ........... attack came without warning. | dastardly (extremely cowardly in a way that is cruel, underhanded, or deserving of strong disapproval) |
| The ............. soldier hesitated to advance despite the commander's orders. | lily-livered (lacking courage or resolution) |
| The ....... leader commanded respect from everyone in the room. | redoubtable (causing fear due to greatness or being impressive) |
| The minister was followed by a crowd of ...... who praised his every decision. | toadies (a person who flatters and obeys others in order to gain favor) |
| That .... has not done a single assignment this week. | slacker (a person lazy, unmotivated, or consistently avoiding work) |
| In a moment of ........., she slammed the door and walked out. | pique (a brief, intense feeling of anger, irritation, or resentment) |
| She began to ....... when asked a difficult question. | falter (to become unsure, weak, or unsteady in purpose, confidence, or action) |
| She is currently ...... on which college to attend next year. | vacillating (to be undecided and not know what opinion, idea, or course of action to stick to) |
| Poor communication was the team's ....... ....... | Achilles' heel (a point of weakness or vulnerability) |
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