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Anxiety

/æˈŋzaɪəti/
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(noun) An unpleasant state of mental uneasiness, nervousness, apprehension and obsession or concern about some uncertain event.

The news added to his anxiety.
The boy got sick from anxiety.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Public speaking causes a lot of ____ for many people before a big event.

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