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
feeling not good enough or lacking ability or worth
He always felt i________ next to his successful friends.
That comment made her feel i________ about her work.
inadequate
overly anxious, tense, or strict about rules or behavior
He’s too u_______ — he should really learn to relax.
Don’t be so u_______ about the mess; it’s fine.
uptight
to annoy or irritate someone
It really b____ me when people talk during movies.
Her tone started to b____ everyone around her.
bug
doing something with the intention of hurting or upsetting someone
She ignored his message o____ of s______.
He quit o____ of s______ after being criticized.
out of spite
to give or allow something formally or officially
The judge g______ him permission to appeal.
They finally g______ her the scholarship.
grant
a persistent or uncomfortable sense that something’s wrong
I have this n_______ feeling that I forgot something important.
That n_______ feeling of guilt just wouldn’t go away.
nagging feeling
to repeatedly complain or remind someone, often in an annoying way
Stop n_____ me about the dishes — I’ll do them later.
She keeps n_____ her brother to study.
nag
to doubt or question one’s decisions or actions
I always s______-g______ myself after sending an email.
Don’t s______-g______ your instincts — you were right.
second-guess
the importance or risk level of a situation
The s______ are high — one mistake could cost us everything.
With such high s______, no one wanted to take the blame.
stakes
without planning; impulsively or suddenly
We decided to go to the beach o___ the s____ of the m______.
She bought the tickets o___ the s____ of the m______.
on the spur of the moment
a false outward appearance intended to hide one’s true feelings or situation
He put on a f______ of confidence during the interview.
Her cheerful smile was just a f______ for how tired she felt.
a facade
to save time or effort by doing something carelessly
The builders c____ c_______ and now the roof leaks.
You can’t c____ c_______ when it comes to safety.
cut corners
to stay calm and composed in a stressful situation
Even under pressure, she managed to k____ her c____.
It’s hard to k____ my c____ when people interrupt constantly.
keep my cool
