Feeling "Araid" - Flashcard set (w/o images)
Fear
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: an unpleasant emotion caused by being aware of danger : a feeling of being afraid
He was trembling with fear.
an old story that still has the power to inspire fear [=to make people feel afraid]
unable to walk the streets without fear of being mugged
They regarded their enemies with fear and hatred/loathing.
I’ve been trying to overcome my fear of flying.
He won’t say anything for fear of losing his job. [=because he is afraid of being fired]
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Boxed-in
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: feeling restricted or stuck due to one’s limited options
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Cornered
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: (of a person or animal) forced into a place or situation from which it is hard to escape.
“nothing is more dangerous than a cornered wild beast”
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Chilled
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: a sudden feeling of fear
I feel a chill (of fear) every time I look at the photograph.
The novel’s final scene gave him the chills.
Her words sent chills down my spine.
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Suspicious
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: having or showing a feeling that something is wrong or that someone is behaving wrongly : feeling or showing suspicion
Officials are suspicious about her death.
His manner made me suspicious.
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Anxious
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: causing or showing fear or nervousness
We experienced a few anxious moments as we waited to hear the results of the test.
It was an anxious night as she waited for her children to come home.
an anxious moment
He was waiting at the door with an anxious expression/look on his face.
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Doubtful
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: uncertain or unsure about something
I tried to reassure them, but they remained doubtful.
She gave him a doubtful look. [=a look that shows doubt]
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Cowardly
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: afraid in a way that makes you unable to do what is right or expected : lacking courage
He insisted on avoiding a cowardly retreat.
She made a cowardly decision to go along with the group.
A cowardly thief
A cowardly attack from behind
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Quaking
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: to shake because of fear, anger, etc. : tremble
He quaked with fear.
She was quaking with rage.
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Menaced
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: to threaten harm to (someone or something) — often used as (be) menaced
She was menaced by a man with a knife.
A country menaced by war
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Wary
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: not having or showing complete trust in someone or something that could be dangerous or cause trouble
The store owner kept a wary eye on him.
Investors are increasingly wary about putting money into stocks.
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Frightened
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: to cause (someone) to become afraid
The story really frightened me.
The child was badly frightened by the mask.
The story nearly frightened me to death. = The story nearly frightened the life out of me. [=the story frightened me very badly]
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Jittery
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: very nervous
I always get/feel jittery when I have to give a speech.
The latest economic news has made some investors jittery.
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Jumpy
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: very nervous : easily frightened
Trying to calm jumpy passengers
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Scared
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: afraid of something : nervous or frightened
The rabbit looked scared.
I am really scared about speaking in front of the class.
He was scared that his mother wouldn’t let him go to the movies with his friends.
She’s scared to walk alone at night.
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