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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 5) - Regret and Sadness

Here, you will learn some English words related to Regret and Sadness that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (5)
to sorrow
to sorrow
[Verb]

to have a deep feeling of sadness

Ex: She sorrowed silently after her friend's sudden passing. 
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to apologize

to tell a person that one is sorry for having done something wrong

Ex: When realizing the mistake, he promptly apologized to his friend for the misunderstanding. 
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to regret
to regret
[Verb]

to feel sad, sorry, or disappointed about something that has happened or something that you have done, often wishing it had been different

Ex: She regretted not studying harder for the exam and wished she had put in more effort. 
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to suffer
to suffer
[Verb]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

Ex: They suffered the consequences of their actions. 
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to sigh
to sigh
[Verb]

to release a long deep audible breath, to express one's sadness, tiredness, etc.

Ex: As he watched the sunset, he sighed, feeling a sense of peace and satisfaction. 
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to repent
to repent
[Verb]

to feel sincere regret or remorse for a past action or failure

Ex: She repented her decision to leave the company, realizing it was a mistake. 
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to cry
to cry
[Verb]

to have tears coming from your eyes as a result of a strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or sorrow

Ex: Despite his efforts to remain strong, he eventually broke down and cried in grief. 
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to weep
to weep
[Verb]

to shed tears due to strong feelings of sadness

Ex: Overwhelmed with grief, she began to weep quietly. 
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to miss
to miss
[Verb]

to feel sad because we no longer can see someone or do something

Ex: She missed her childhood home after moving to a new city. 
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to mourn
to mourn
[Verb]

to feel deeply sad usually due to someone's death

Ex: The community came together to mourn beloved elder. 
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to compensate

to give something, particularly money, to make up for the difficulty, pain, damage, etc. that someone has suffered

Ex: Insurance companies often compensate policyholders for property damage or loss. 
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