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Feelings and reactions – English vocabulary

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12 English words with meanings: anxious, apprehensive, attitude, behavior, comfort… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. anxious /'æŋkʃəs/ (adjective) — worried and nervous
    Example: She felt anxious before giving her first public speech.
    Synonyms: nervous, worried, uneasy
  2. apprehensive /,æprɪ'hɛnsɪv/ (adjective) — worried or afraid about what may happen
    Example: He felt apprehensive about starting his new job.
    Synonyms: nervous, anxious, uneasy
  3. attitude /'ætɪtju:d/ (noun) — the way you think or feel
    Example: Her positive attitude helps her overcome challenges easily.
    Synonyms: mindset, outlook, approach
  4. behavior /bɪ'heɪ.vjər/ (noun) — the way someone acts
    Example: The teacher praised his polite behavior in class.
    Synonyms: conduct, manner, demeanor
  5. comfort /'kʌmfərt/ (noun, verb) — a feeling of ease or help
    Example: This chair provides great comfort after a long day.
    Synonyms: ease, relief, well-being
  6. concern /kən'sɜ:rn/ (noun) — worry or interest
    Example: Her main concern is the safety of the children.
    Synonyms: worry, interest, anxiety
  7. confusion /kən'fju:ʒən/ (noun) — a state of not understanding or being unclear
    Example: There was confusion about the meeting time.
    Synonyms: bewilderment, misunderstanding, disorder
  8. disappoint /,dɪsə'pɔɪnt/ (verb) — make someone unhappy
    Example: I don’t want to disappoint my parents with my grades.
    Synonyms: let down, dismay, discourage
  9. disturb /dɪ'stɜ:rb/ (verb) — to bother or interrupt
    Example: Please don’t disturb me while I’m studying.
    Synonyms: interrupt, bother, annoy
  10. favor /'feɪvər/ (verb) — like more
    Example: I favor coffee over tea in the morning.
    Synonyms: prefer, like, choose
  11. hesitant /'hezɪtənt/ (adjective) — unsure and slow to act
    Example: She was hesitant to speak in front of the class.
    Synonyms: uncertain, reluctant, unsure
  12. hesitate /'hezɪteɪt/ (verb) — pause before acting
    Example: She didn’t hesitate to help when she saw someone in trouble.
    Synonyms: pause, delay, waver

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