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Feelings and reactions

Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.

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nervous

worried or slightly afraid about what may happen

Example

I feel nervous before an interview.

Vocabulary in this set

Explain how an experience feels and respond to another person naturally.

  1. nervous

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    worried or slightly afraid about what may happen

    I feel nervous before an interview.

  2. pleased

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    happy or satisfied

    We were pleased with the result.

  3. worried

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    unhappy because you are thinking about a problem

    She felt worried about the delay.

  4. scared

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    afraid or frightened

    The loud noise made the child scared.

  5. surprised

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    feeling that something unexpected happened

    I was surprised by the kind message.

  6. stress

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    mental pressure caused by difficulty

    A short walk can reduce stress.

  7. react

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    respond to something that happens

    People react differently to change.

  8. respond

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    answer or act in reply

    Please respond when you know the answer.

  9. smile

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    make a happy expression with your mouth

    Her story made everyone smile.

  10. comfortable

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    feeling relaxed and free from worry

    I feel comfortable speaking with my partner.

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