not upset or affected by something surprising or stressful
She stayed u________ even after hearing the bad news.
He was completely u________ by the criticism.
unfazed
to show surprise or concern (often used in the negative)
She didn’t b___ an e____ when he confessed.
He was so calm during the chaos, he didn’t even b___ an e____.
bat an eye
in any way at all (used for emphasis in negatives)
It doesn’t bother me i___ the s________.
She wasn’t surprised i___ the s________ by the news.
in the slightest
to forgive or ignore someone’s flaws or mistakes
Try to l____ p____ his awkwardness — he’s just nervous.
She l____ p____ his rude comment because she knew he was stressed.
look past
to start to annoy, upset, or affect someone emotionally
His constant criticism is really g_____ to me.
That guilt still g_____ to her after all these years.
get to
emotionally unsettled or mentally thrown off one’s rhythm
Her sudden comment left me o____ b_______ for a moment.
He gets o____ b_______ when his routine changes.
off balance
nervous and unable to stay still
I always get t_______ before giving a presentation.
He’s been t_______ lately — probably too much coffee.
twitchy
restless and unable to keep still, often due to nerves or boredom
The kids grew f_______ after sitting for hours.
She gets f_______ when meetings drag on too long.
fidgety
tense, anxious, or stressed out
He’s so w_____ u____ about the results that he can’t sleep.
You need to relax — you seem totally w_____ u____.
wound up
to gradually bother or emotionally damage someone over time
Guilt can e____ a____ a____ you if you don’t deal with it.
That memory still e____s a____ a____ her years later.
eat away at
feeling calm, relaxed, and emotionally settled
After the walk, I finally felt a____ p____ with myself.
He seems completely a____ p____ these days.
at peace
not bright or intense in color; soft and subdued
She prefers m_____ colors like beige and olive green.
The room was decorated in m_____ tones for a calm atmosphere.
muted
drained of energy, resources, or motivation
After weeks of overtime, I felt completely d________.
Her energy seemed d________ after the stressful week.
depleted
regarded with great respect or reverence; holy or deeply meaningful
In many cultures, certain traditions are s_______ and must be followed.
He treats Sunday dinners with his family as s______ time.
sacred
someone who collects and struggles to discard possessions
My grandmother’s a bit of a h_______ — she keeps everything “just in case.”
The show helps h_______ learn to let go of unnecessary stuff.
hoarder
overly anxious, strict, or controlling; unable to relax
He’s too u_______ — always worrying about every little detail.
You’re so u_______ lately; maybe take a day off.
uptight
to stop yourself from saying something you really want to say
I had to b____ my t_____ to avoid starting a fight.
She wanted to correct him but decided to b____ her t_____.
bite my tongue
something that is absolutely necessary or of great importance
Clear communication is an i________ in any relationship.
Honesty is an i________ for building trust.
imperative
disorganized or lacking clear focus
My thoughts are too s________ to finish this essay right now.
Her schedule is so s________ she forgets appointments.
scattered
to direct anger or frustration at someone not responsible for it
I know you’re upset, but don’t t____ it o____ o____ me.
He t____ his stress o____ o____ his coworkers.
take it out on
the level of importance or risk in a situation
The s______ are high — one mistake could ruin everything.
With such high s______, everyone’s nervous about the presentation.
stakes
without planning or forethought; impulsively
We decided to drive to the coast o___ a w____.
She bought that expensive coat o___ a w____.
on a whim
comfort or relief in a time of distress or sadness
After her loss, she found s______ in long walks.
Music can be a great source of s______ for many people.
solace
to formally support or agree with someone’s opinion or proposal
I s______ that idea — it’s exactly what we need.
Several members immediately s______ his motion.
second
