Share 4-Advanced Vocabulary in Context- Feelings & Attitude
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She is excited about moving schools but sad to leave her friends. She feels ____.
Ambivalent
He showed little interest or emotion when the class discussed the issue. He seemed ____.
Apathetic
The teacher's kind words helped reduce her fear. What verb means to reduce an unpleasant feeling?
Assuage
The team made a strong start that suggested future success. Their start was ____.
Auspicious
After the repairs, everything was satisfactory and in good order. Everything was ____.
Copacetic
The story sounds unlikely, so I am doubtful about it. I am ____.
Dubious
Even when the quiz changed unexpectedly, she stayed calm under pressure. She showed ____.
Equanimity
They met by chance and unexpectedly became friends. Their meeting was ____.
Fortuitous
He glanced secretly at his phone so nobody would notice. It was a ____ glance.
Furtive
After a sleepless night, he had no energy or enthusiasm. He felt ____.
Lethargic
The villain wanted to hurt the people who trusted him. His intentions were ____.
Malevolent
The detective discovered a wicked criminal plan. It was a ____ plot.
Nefarious
The factory released fumes that were harmful and unpleasant. The fumes were ____.
Noxious
His flashy outfit was designed to impress everyone. It was ____.
Ostentatious
It sounds contradictory, yet it may be true: sometimes doing less achieves more. This is a ____.
Paradox
He kept correcting tiny details that did not matter to the discussion. He was ____.
Pedantic
