This lesson practises 50 C2 collocations on Emotions. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
feel your age
After the long hike she began to ____.
leave something to someone's discretion
It is best to ____ in this matter.
lose your livelihood
Many workers fear they might ____ due to automation.
fuel fears
The announcement only served to ____ among investors.
in a state of shock
The news left everyone ____.
four-letter word
The comedian avoided every ____.
know the feeling
Most parents ____ when teenagers rebel.
do extreme sports
Many young people enjoy ____ in their free time.
nagging doubt
There was still a ____ in her mind.
change someone's life
Certain events can ____ forever.
contain your excitement
It was hard to ____ when the good news arrived.
force for good
The charity acts as a powerful ____.
wedded bliss
The couple seemed to enjoy ____.
crushing defeat
The team suffered a ____ in the final.
pod of dolphins
A large ____ swam past the boat.
congested road
The ____ caused long delays.
wildly inaccurate
The figures were ____.
stunningly attractive
The new model is described as ____.
cloud your judgement
Anger can easily ____.
mildly surprised
She was ____ by the news.
fine bone structure
The model has a very ____.
leave unchecked
The problem was left ____ for too long.
blissfully happy
She looked ____ on her wedding day.
strong point
Honesty is her ____.
hopping mad
The customer was ____ about the mistake.
broad smile
She greeted us with a ____.
welcome relief
The rain came as a ____ after the heatwave.
thoroughly enjoy
Most people ____ a good meal.
under considerable pressure
The entire department is working ____ ahead of the product launch.
nasty shock
The sudden job loss came as a ____.
come as a bit of a shock
The announcement ____ to most people.
take something badly
She seemed to ____ the criticism.
foam at the mouth
The angry customer began to ____.
feel the full effect
Drivers will soon ____ of the new regulations.
wide choice
Customers are offered a ____ of colours.
gruff voice
He spoke in a ____.
reach agreement
Negotiators hope to ____ before the deadline.
absolutely furious
She was ____ when she discovered the mistake.
not bear the thought of
She could ____ losing her home.
foam at the mouth
The angry customer began to ____.
flicker of hope
She still held onto a small ____.
awaken your interest
The documentary managed to ____ in the subject.
room for improvement
There is still plenty of ____.
take something badly
She seemed to ____ the criticism.
provide relief
The medicine helped ____ from the pain.
deeply offended
She felt ____ by the insensitive remark.
high hopes
The team entered the competition with ____.
go through a midlife crisis
Many men seem to ____ around the age of forty.
watch noun
He checked his ____ before leaving.
highly valued
Her contribution is ____ by the whole team.