Anger
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If looks could kill, he would have withered there and then.
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He
clenched his fist and the veins on his arm and hand showed.
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Seething with rage, she shrieked as she pointed
at the door, “Get out!”
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His fist came down heavily on the table with a
loud bang.
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Her unblinking eyes flashed with anger.
Annoyed
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Her growing irritation was obvious. Her words
were charged with exasperation.
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Her face became tight with annoyance. “Will they
ever stop that drilling?” she thought.
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“Tsk! Tsk! Where are their parents?” she
muttered as she folded her arms and rolled her eyes.
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“Stop it. Now!” There was a note of finality in
her voice.
Anxiety
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He paced up and down the aisle of the hospital.
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“Oh no! Where could it be?” I was in a state of
panic.
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She wrung her hands and tugged at the hem of her
jean’s pockets.
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My heart could not help palpitating as I hurried
down the corridor. It skipped a beat when I stopped in front of the door with
the sign ‘Principal’.
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He fidgeted restlessly as he waited impatiently
for his turn.
Curious
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He raised an eyebrow and looked at me
questioningly.
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I craned my neck and strained my eyes to see
what lay ahead.
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She shot me a quizzical look as she opened the
door, “Yes?”
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I strained my ears, trying to make out what my
parents were arguing about in their room.
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A crowd of on-lookers gathered around her and
started whispering among themselves in hushed tones.
Disappointed
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I buried my face in my hands and sighed.
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My heart sank.
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She shrugged nonchalantly and snorted, “Who
cares for the party!” However, when her back was turned, her eyes were
reddened.
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She shook her head and left without uttering a
single syllable.
Discomfort
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She grimaced in agony and a nauseating feeling
overcame her.
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Her face was as pale as sheet and her head was
throbbing.
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My stomach was churning, hands clammy, and head
throbbing. I was aching all over.
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He grimaced in pain as he hobbled along.
Embarrassment
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She blushed so furiously that even the tips of
her ears turned red!
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She lowered her eyes, visibly embarrassed.
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Speechless, I stood rooted to the ground as my
arms hung limply by my sides.
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As the teacher continued berating me, my face
turned as red as beetroot.
Excitement
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She was more than thrilled. I was obvious from
her animate actions and exaggerated tones.
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My mind was whirling with excitement.
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Adrenaline rushed within him. Everything else
was a blur.
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The excitement rolled over me in waves.
Happiness
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Her heart swelled after hearing the praises. She
walked with a spring in her step.
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I smacked my lips and sighed contentedly, “What a
delicious meal!”
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The men guffawed loudly.
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My parents were not just happy with my results.
They were, in fact, over the moon!
Heat/Hot
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She fanned herself in an exaggerated manner as
she sashayed along. “So hot! So hot!” she grumbled.
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The sun was so hot that there was a stinging
sensation on my skin.
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She dabbed her forehead, temples and neck with
her perfumed handkerchief.
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Beads of perspiration formed on his forehead and
they glistened under the glare of the fluorescent light.
Relief
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I took a deep breath and let it out in a loud
sigh.
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I muttered a prayer of thanks.
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After I had handed up the test paper, I could
breathe more easily.
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Glad that her daughter had returned home safely,
she clasped her hands and bowed repeatedly to the statues at the altar.
Shock
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My eyes widened, my jaw dropped and I stood
rooted to the ground.
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Dumbfounded, I stood rooted to the ground.
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Stupefied, I turned speechless.
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I opened my mouth to speak but no words came
out.
Terror
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I steeled myself to look at the horrendous
sight.
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His courage melted away.
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Terrified, I buried myself under the covers and
pulled my blanket right up to the neck.
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My body stiffened at the sight of the first blow
approaching.
Tiredness
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Numbed with exhaustion, I stared blankly at the
words.
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My eyelids felt as heavy as lead. No matter how
hard I try, I just could not keep them open any more.
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I could feel the weariness in my bones as I
labored up the stairs.
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I stifled a yawn and rubbed my bleary eyes.
Fall
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She slipped and fell face-down onto a puddle.
Run
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He took to his heels instantly.
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The bullies scuttled off like frightened rates
upon hearing the voice of the Discipline Master.
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He darted across the street and disappeared into
one of the dark alleys.
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The children scurried around the room, giggling,
yelling and making a great din.
Eat
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She took only a few morsels of rice and
vegetables.
