Overwrought GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˌəʊ.vəˈrɔːt/ (adj) Definition in a state of being nervous, upset and apprehensive, anxious, restive, on edge, overexcited, tense, distraught, stressed, agitated, edgy – strained, overworked, overdone, elaborate, ornate Example Hoarseness is a general term that can encompass a wide range of sounds, such as a raspy or breathy voice. While hoarseness…
Restive GRE Vocabulary Flashcard /ˈres.tɪv/ (adj) Definition impatient, uncontrollable, unruly, disorderly, on edge, restless, fretful, unmanageable, agitated, twitchy, insubordinate, edgy, uneasy, anxious Example Impatient and restive? Why and How to Practice Patience What is patience? I like to start with the dictionary. “Patience: the capacity to accept or tolerate delay, difficulty, or annoyance without getting…
Taut 1100 Words You Need Week 45 Day 3 Taut 1100 Words You Need Week 45 Day 3 /tɔːt/ (adj) too excited and nervous, on edge, worried, edgy, tense, tightly stretched, extended, firm, inflexible, pulled tight, rigid, stiff, concise, controlled, succinct, compact, terse Your spoken words may say one thing, but your facial expressions may…
On Pins and Needles 1100 Words You Need Week 40 Day 3 On Pins and Needles 1100 Words You Need Week 40 Day 3 in a nervous and jumpy state of anticipation, on edge, in an agitated state of suspense, touchy, edgy, irritated, tense, uneasy, anxious, jittery, oversensitive, moody, restless One of the most challenging…
Uneasy Uneasy (adj) /ʌnˈiː.zi/ uncomfortable and anxious, nervous, edgy, uncomfortable, apprehensive, troubled, tense, on edge Before the job interview, I was feeling quite uneasy and worried. Antonym: calm Noun: uneasiness Adverb: uneasily