Key words for the short story
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anxiety |
For some people travelling by air causes severe anxiety because they worry about crashing to the ground.
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tranquil |
There was a tranquil feeling in the church.
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translucent |
A translucent object allows some light to pass through but not enough for us to see completely through it.
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luxuriate |
When I arrive at my hotel I shall luxuriate in a deep, relaxing bubble bath for hours.
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frightened |
Sally exclaimed that she was frightened of the dark.
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bewildered |
The girl looked this way and that way, and seemed quite bewildered by the crowds of people.
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absolutely |
Simon was absolutely besotted with his farm animals.
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dazed |
When he banged his head he had a dazed expression on his face.
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instinct |
As winter approaches, the birds fly south by natural instinct for they have no maps to show them the way.
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nausea |
She knew she was going to be sick as the feeling of nausea swept over her.
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