Sad Flashcards

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Down in the ___

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I was down in the dumps when I realised that my best friend was immigrating overseas.

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Reduced to __

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I was reduced to tears by my classmates’ constant criticism today.

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Lump in my ___

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Meaning: on the verge of crying

I felt a lump in my throat when my friend broke the devastating news.

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Despondent

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Discouraged

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage.

E.g She grew more and more despondent since the incident

He was despondent over the loss of his dog.

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Melancholy

Melancholic

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Sad, down

E.g He seemed burdened with melancholic thoughts.

The melancholy silence that followed was broken by cacophonies of laughter from the next room.

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