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You wake up feeling extremely tired, slow, and unable to think clearly. You are not ill, just very low energy. You can say you feel _ or _.
sluggish / groggy / fatigued
What do we call the feeling of anxiety and dread many people experience on Sunday evening?
Sunday Scaries
Before you lift heavy weights, it's important to _ your muscles to avoid injury.
Stretch out
If a task or problem is not dealt with, it is an _ issue.
unaddressed
Name THREE verbs or phrases that mean "to annoy me extremely".
drive me crazy/nuts/insane/up the wall / can't stand / get under my skin / rub me the wrong way / tick me off
To make a small, careful change to something to improve it (e.g., a plan, a recipe, your posture).
tweak
After a long vacation, returning to work can be _. It's a difficult and unpleasant change.
a harsch adjustment
A person who starts their own business and takes financial risks is called an _.
entrepreneur
Your ability to do something physically or mentally for a long time without getting tired is your _.
stamina
You have 5 meetings from 9 AM to 2 PM without any pause. These are _ meetings.
back-to-back
If you want to succeed in a new project, you need to _ on your main tasks and avoid distractions.
hone in on
Last night I couldn't sleep. I was _ and _ in my bed for hours.
tossing and turning
Before going to bed, you should _ by reading a book, not _ by watching exciting movies.
wind down
Your groupmate talks loudly on the phone at his desk, and it completely ruins your concentration. This is not just annoying, it's your biggest _.
pet peeve
During the long lecture, my mind started to _, and I completely missed what the professor said about the homework.
zone out
You feel a little sad and disappointed because your plans were canceled. You can say you are a bit _.
bummed
