Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Fear, Anxiety & Weakness
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to expect something unpleasant or frightening to happen
nervous or worried that something unpleasant may happen
to experience or express the feeling of fear
a slight feeling of nausea or unease, often temporary
feeling anxious, unsettled, or disturbed by something
having a nervous or restless energy
lacking bravery and confidence
in a state of great anxiety, suspense, or excitement while waiting for something
(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness
a state of nervousness or fear, anticipating that something bad may occur
an automatic physical reaction to sudden pain, often involving a slight flinch or tightening of the muscles
trying to gain someone's approval or affection by giving them excessive praise or attention
excessively flattering and obeying a person, particularly in order to gain their approval or favor
very keen to please and obey others
to try to gain someone's favor or friendship by acting friendly or affectionate, often in an insincere way
to show affection or admiration excessively, typically to gain favor or advantage
to try to gain advantage by flattery or submissive behavior
ready to obey others unquestioningly, especially those in authority
characterized by excessive ingratiation or flattery, often in a way that seems insincere or manipulative
to bring oneself into favor with someone by trying to please them
not having even the smallest amount of courage
having a lack of courage or determination
extremely cowardly in a way that is cruel, underhanded, or deserving of strong disapproval
lacking courage or resolution
causing fear due to greatness or being impressive
a person who flatters and obeys others in order to gain favor
a person lazy, unmotivated, or consistently avoiding work
a brief, intense feeling of anger, irritation, or resentment
to become unsure, weak, or unsteady in purpose, confidence, or action
to be undecided and not know what opinion, idea, or course of action to stick to
a point of weakness or vulnerability
