This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Feelings, Opinions & Attitudes. 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.
lull in the conversation
In a reflective discussion, the speaker will lull in the conversation.
utterly ridiculous
In a reflective discussion, the speaker was utterly ridiculous.
take exception to the difficult decision
In a reflective discussion, the speaker will take exception to the difficult decision.
broach the subject
In a reflective discussion, the speaker will broach the subject.
have every confidence in the colleague
In a reflective discussion, the speaker will have every confidence in the colleague.
inconsolable grief
At a reflective discussion, the discussion featured the inconsolable grief.
pass judgement on the colleague
In a reflective discussion, the speaker will pass judgement on the colleague.
be in for a shock
In a reflective discussion, the speaker will be in for a shock.
adopt an ambivalent stance
In a reflective discussion, the speaker will adopt an ambivalent stance.
rough idea
At a reflective discussion, the discussion featured the rough idea.
flicker of emotion
In a reflective discussion, the speaker will flicker of emotion.
derive pleasure from the difficult decision
In a reflective discussion, the speaker will derive pleasure from the difficult decision.
heap praise on the colleague
In a reflective discussion, the speaker will heap praise on the colleague.
slightly offensive
At a reflective discussion, the discussion featured the slightly offensive.
thoroughly enjoy
In a reflective discussion, the speaker was thoroughly enjoy.
turn their thoughts to the difficult decision
In a reflective discussion, the speaker will turn their thoughts to the difficult decision.
flicker of hope
In a reflective discussion, the speaker will flicker of hope.
minimise danger
In a reflective discussion, the speaker will minimise danger.
mounting fury
At a reflective discussion, the discussion featured the mounting fury.
come as a bit of a shock
The sudden price increase came as a bit of a shock to customers.
absolutely delighted
At a reflective discussion, the participants were absolutely delighted.
cautiously optimistic
At a reflective discussion, the participants were cautiously optimistic.
harbour deep-seated resentment
In a reflective discussion, the speaker will harbour deep-seated resentment.
whole gamut of emotions
At a reflective discussion, the discussion featured the whole gamut of emotions.
not bear the thought of leaving their home
The family could not bear the thought of leaving their home.
glimmer of hope
At a reflective discussion, the discussion featured the glimmer of hope.
fertile imagination
At a reflective discussion, the discussion featured the fertile imagination.
thoroughly ashamed
At a reflective discussion, the participants were thoroughly ashamed.
utterly absurd
In a reflective discussion, the speaker was utterly absurd.
decades elapse
At a reflective discussion, the discussion featured the decades elapse.