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Afraid

/əˈfreɪd/
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(adj) Impressed with fear or apprehension; in fear.

Every person who is alone is alone because they are afraid of others.
I'm afraid to fall.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Many children are ____ of the dark and like to have a nightlight.

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