Feelings and reactions – C1 English Vocabulary — Exercise 4

1Which expression means “to become more cheerful or confident because of encouragement”? — choose —be buoyed bybreathe a sigh of reliefbe in high spiritsrelish the momentsquirmlook sheepishrecoil atfeel self-consciousbristle atseethe with angerfeel exasperatedsnap at someonelook crestfallentake it hardhave a sinking feelingfeel disheartenedfeel apprehensivebe rattledbe dumbfoundedbe caught off guard

2Which expression means “to relax visibly after a worry has passed”? — choose —be buoyed bybreathe a sigh of reliefbe in high spiritsrelish the momentsquirmlook sheepishrecoil atfeel self-consciousbristle atseethe with angerfeel exasperatedsnap at someonelook crestfallentake it hardhave a sinking feelingfeel disheartenedfeel apprehensivebe rattledbe dumbfoundedbe caught off guard

3Which expression means “to be cheerful, lively and optimistic”? — choose —be buoyed bybreathe a sigh of reliefbe in high spiritsrelish the momentsquirmlook sheepishrecoil atfeel self-consciousbristle atseethe with angerfeel exasperatedsnap at someonelook crestfallentake it hardhave a sinking feelingfeel disheartenedfeel apprehensivebe rattledbe dumbfoundedbe caught off guard

4Which expression means “to deliberately enjoy an important experience”? — choose —be buoyed bybreathe a sigh of reliefbe in high spiritsrelish the momentsquirmlook sheepishrecoil atfeel self-consciousbristle atseethe with angerfeel exasperatedsnap at someonelook crestfallentake it hardhave a sinking feelingfeel disheartenedfeel apprehensivebe rattledbe dumbfoundedbe caught off guard

5Which expression means “to react with visible discomfort or embarrassment”? — choose —be buoyed bybreathe a sigh of reliefbe in high spiritsrelish the momentsquirmlook sheepishrecoil atfeel self-consciousbristle atseethe with angerfeel exasperatedsnap at someonelook crestfallentake it hardhave a sinking feelingfeel disheartenedfeel apprehensivebe rattledbe dumbfoundedbe caught off guard

6Which expression means “to appear embarrassed after doing something foolish”? — choose —be buoyed bybreathe a sigh of reliefbe in high spiritsrelish the momentsquirmlook sheepishrecoil atfeel self-consciousbristle atseethe with angerfeel exasperatedsnap at someonelook crestfallentake it hardhave a sinking feelingfeel disheartenedfeel apprehensivebe rattledbe dumbfoundedbe caught off guard

7Which expression means “to react with sudden shock, disgust or strong dislike”? — choose —be buoyed bybreathe a sigh of reliefbe in high spiritsrelish the momentsquirmlook sheepishrecoil atfeel self-consciousbristle atseethe with angerfeel exasperatedsnap at someonelook crestfallentake it hardhave a sinking feelingfeel disheartenedfeel apprehensivebe rattledbe dumbfoundedbe caught off guard

8Which expression means “to worry about how other people see you”? — choose —be buoyed bybreathe a sigh of reliefbe in high spiritsrelish the momentsquirmlook sheepishrecoil atfeel self-consciousbristle atseethe with angerfeel exasperatedsnap at someonelook crestfallentake it hardhave a sinking feelingfeel disheartenedfeel apprehensivebe rattledbe dumbfoundedbe caught off guard

9Which expression means “to react defensively or angrily to a comment”? — choose —be buoyed bybreathe a sigh of reliefbe in high spiritsrelish the momentsquirmlook sheepishrecoil atfeel self-consciousbristle atseethe with angerfeel exasperatedsnap at someonelook crestfallentake it hardhave a sinking feelingfeel disheartenedfeel apprehensivebe rattledbe dumbfoundedbe caught off guard

10Which expression means “to feel intense anger without openly expressing it”? — choose —be buoyed bybreathe a sigh of reliefbe in high spiritsrelish the momentsquirmlook sheepishrecoil atfeel self-consciousbristle atseethe with angerfeel exasperatedsnap at someonelook crestfallentake it hardhave a sinking feelingfeel disheartenedfeel apprehensivebe rattledbe dumbfoundedbe caught off guard