Vocabulary: When Things Change

Question 1

Select the correct definition

disquiet
On the other hand, there was considerable disquiet about how it might be achieved.

1. feelings of worry and unhappiness about something
2. the feeling of afraid of something

Answer 1

feelings of worry and unhappiness about something

Question 2

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turmoil
It was written in years of extraordinary economic expansion and revolutionary turmoil.

1. the feeling of being anxious about something or afraid of something
2. a state of great worry, everything is confused and nothing is certain

Answer 2

a state of great worry, everything is confused and nothing is certain

Question 3

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order
The teacher found it hard to keep her class in order.

1. not excited, nervous or upset
2. being carefully and neatly arranged

Answer 3

being carefully and neatly arranged

Question 4

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calm
If the weather is calm, there is no wind, or if the sea or a lake is calm, it is still and has no waves.

1. not excited, nervous or upset
2. the state of being free from pain

Answer 4

not excited, nervous or upset

Question 5

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nervousness
There’s nervousness about what the future will hold.

1. the feeling of being anxious about something or afraid of something
2. feelings of unhappiness about something

Answer 5

the feeling of being anxious about something or afraid of something

Question 6

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get in a sweat (about something)
It’s nothing, don’t get in a sweat about it.

1. to be or become anxious or frightened
2. being unsure

Answer 6

to be or become anxious of frightened

Question 7

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stress
Don’t stress over it - we’ll soon get it sorted out.

1. the feeling of being anxious about something or afraid of something
2. pressure or worry caused by problems

Answer 7

pressure or worry caused by problems

Question 8

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tension
The tension was unbearable as we waited for our exam results.

1. worry and stress that makes it impossible to relax
2. the feeling of being afraid of something

Answer 8

worry and stress that makes it impossile to relax

Question 9

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uncertainty
Nothing is ever decided, and all the uncertainty is very bad for staff morale.

1. the state of being unsure
2. the feeling of being anxious about something or afraid of something

Answer 9

the state of being unsure

Question 10

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comfort
Now you can watch the latest films in the comfort of your own room.

1. the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain
2. not excited, nervous or upset

Answer 10

the state of being physically relaxed and free from pain